UK Degree Transfer
Programme (Law)
(R/0421/3/0033)(11/30)(MQA/FA 14121) (Penang Campus)
January
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KL Campus
Penang Campus
Quick Answer
The UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) at ATC allows students to begin their UK law degree in Malaysia and complete it at a partner university in the UK.
UK Degree Transfer Programme:Graduate with a Prestigious UK Degree
ATC is pleased to offer you the option of graduating from some of the finest universities in the UK via our UK Degree Transfer Programme.
The UK Degree Transfer Programme allows you to begin your degree with us at ATC and to complete it at a partner university of your choice.
This is a cost-effective way of obtaining a degree from a partner university of your choice as you will only have to spend 1 year in the UK to receive the exact same degree certificate as if you had attended the partner university for all 3 years.
Start your journey to a law degree with the added benefit of the UK student experience at a fraction of the cost today.
Partner Universities
Continue your degree at one of ATC’s recognised UK partner universities.
How Does ATC’s UK Transfer Pathway Work?
Begin your law degree at ATC, complete the applicable Year 1 or Year 1 and Year 2 route, then transfer to a partner university in the UK to complete your degree.
Year 1
All Year 1 modules are compulsory.
English Legal System
You will learn about the English Legal System and the legal methodology of the common law system. You will also learn practical legal research skills and refine your legal thinking reasoning.
Public Law
This course will expose you to the inner workings of politics in the UK. You will learn about the constitutional and administrative system of the UK, with an emphasis on the relationship between citizens and the state, the concept of sovereignty and the division of powers between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
Criminal Law
You will learn several basic legal principles relating to the criminal law, before moving on to explore various offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and theft. You will also consider matters such as criminal attempts, secondary liability and will learn the various defences available to defendants in criminal proceedings.
Elements of the Law of Contract
In this course, you will learn essential principles of contract, including how contracts are formed, who may enter into a contract and what happens if a party is to breach a contract. You will explore concepts such as privity of contract and look at the remedies available to parties who have suffered the consequence of a contractual breach.
Legal Research Methods
Taught in Semester 2 of Year 1, this course builds on what you have learned in your first semester, giving you hands on practical experience in the methods and skills of legal research.
Year 2
Upon completion of Year 1, students must complete two compulsory modules and must select two other modules from a list of optional courses.
Compulsory module: Land Law
You will learn about the various interests that can exist in land and the principles govern how property rights are created and extinguished. You will also examine concepts such as adverse possession and discover secrets about mortgages.
Compulsory module: Law of Tort
This course introduces you to principles such as negligence, fault, vicarious liability and duty of care. You will examine the concept of damage and explore various torts aimed at specific areas of civil relations.
Optional module: Commercial Law
Also known as trade law, this module will take you through the laws that apply to the interactions and relationships between persons and businesses. You will examine the relationship and obligations that are imposed on parties to commercial transactions and consider how it interacts with rules of personal property.
Optional module: Family Law
You will explore the law that regulates families, such as the rules on marriage and divorce, and the legal status of offspring. You will also learn about fundamental issues relating to child welfare and the financial provisions in divorce.
Optional module: Company Law
This module focuses on the law that regulates companies and related facilities. You will learn about the various corporate entities that exist under the law, discover the concepts of ‘separate legal personality’ and the ‘corporate veil’ amongst other vital topics within this area of study.
Note: Students must also complete several “Mata Pelajaran Umum” courses.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed using a combination of innovative summative assessment methods and the more traditional final exam. Students will conduct legal research and write essays, produce case notes and participate in debates.
Entry Requirements
You must have a minimum of 5 credits for SPM or at least 5 Cs at O Level and either:
- A minimum CGPA of 2.0 in your STPM, foundation or matriculation programmes; OR
- At least 2 A Level passes; OR
- At least 5 B’s in your UEC; OR
- At least a Jayyid (good) in your STAM; OR
- Any qualification equivalent to a diploma (Level 4 MQF); OR
- Any equivalent qualification.
Course Fees
ATC Fees — Year 1
Registration
RM 2,000
Tuition Fee
RM 24,000
Total
RM 26,000
ATC Fees — Year 2
Registration
RM 2,000
Tuition Fee
RM 24,000
Total
RM 26,000
Why Study UK Degree Transfer Programme at ATC?
Begin your law degree at ATC before continuing through an applicable transfer route with a UK partner university.
Begin Your UK Degree in Malaysia
Start the programme at ATC before completing your degree in the UK.
UK Partner University Options
Continue at one of the confirmed UK partner universities shown on this page.
Flexible Transfer Pathway
Transfer after the applicable first-year or first-and-second-year route.
Reduced Time Studying Abroad
Completing part of the programme at ATC can reduce the period spent studying in the UK.
Partner-University Degree
Complete the approved route and receive the degree awarded by the chosen partner university.
UK Student Experience
Complete the final stage in the UK and experience study at a partner university.
Your Pathway to a Legal Career
See how the UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) fits into the journey from secondary school to undergraduate legal study, professional qualification and a legal career. Progression is subject to the applicable programme entry and admission requirements.
SPM / O-Level
Starting point for pre-university legal study.
Build foundational legal knowledge, reasoning and communication skills.
Choose one of ATC’s undergraduate legal study routes.
Professional qualification pathway toward legal practice.
Pupillage
Supervised practical legal training.
Not sure which pathway is right for you?
Tell us where you are in your studies and we’ll help you identify the most suitable route.