Our post graduate programmes LLM by research and PhD draw on the research strengths of the faculty’s academic staff who are active researchers in a wide area of national and international issues, legal reform and development. We are committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a stimulating, supportive and research-led environment.
Our LLM by research and PhD programmes allow maximum flexibility by allowing the candidate to choose a topic of personal interest. Careful guidance is given throughout. The close-knit research community, offers, continuous support and with the advantage of small-group teaching, there is scope to explore topics in depth and nurture and hone research skills to realise one’s full potential. Additionally, our strong links with the legal profession, judiciary, AG’s Chambers and industry will enable you to grow your networks and enhance your employability in preparation for a successful legal career.
Fields of Research
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- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking Law
Business Law
Child Law
Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Cyber Law
Employment Law
Human Rights Law
Industrial Relations Law
Information Technology Law
International Law
Labour Law
Law and Economics
Law and Technology
Media Law
Medical Law and Ethics
Sports Law
Securities Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Compulsory Subjects
- Advanced Research Methodology for Law
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods for Law
Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship
- Advanced Research Methodology for Law
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor degree (Level 6, MQF) in Law AND a Master’s degree in Law (Level 7, MQF) or related fields or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the HEP Senate;
English Entry Requirement:
• Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
• *The equivalency table is as below:
| English Competency | CEFR High B1 |
CEFR Low B2 |
CEFR Mid B2 |
CEFR High B2 |
| MUET | Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 4 |
| IELTS | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 42 | 46 | 60 | 79 |
| Pearson Test of English | 47 | 51 | 59 | 63 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications and Test | 154 | 160 | 169 | 176 |
| Linguaskill | 154 | 160 | 169 | 176 |
• In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
• The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.
