Northumbria University LLB pathway at BAC

LLB (Hons), Northumbria University

via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law).

Build Your Legal Future with Northumbria University.

A recognised law degree pathway for students who want a strong legal foundation and progression toward professional training in Malaysia or the UK.

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Programme Key Facts

  • Undergraduate

    Level

  • Northumbria University

    Award

  • UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • R/380/6/0036(A6933)03/26

    Accreditation

  • MQA accredited and recognised by LPQB Malaysia

    Recognition

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Future Careers

Turn a law degree into a powerful career advantage.

The pathway supports legal practice, professional training and wider careers in corporate, compliance, governance and policy settings.

Possible Career Directions

  • Advocate and Solicitor

  • Barrister

  • Legal Executive

  • Corporate Legal Officer

  • Compliance Officer

  • Legal Researcher

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Students need a recognised academic route to professional legal qualifications.
  • The degree provides a thorough grounding in legal principles and transferable skills.
  • Graduates can progress directly to CLP in Malaysia or the Bar Professional Course in the UK.
  • Northumbria Law School has over 30 years of LLB delivery experience.

The Education

Core legal subjects include common law reasoning, public law, contract, criminal law, Malaysian legal systems, tort, land law and electives.

The Pathway Advantage

A recognised UK transfer law route with professional progression and international study exposure.

Course Modules

A focused law pathway with international progression.

  • Common Law Reasoning & Institutions
  • Public Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Contract
  • Malaysian Legal System
  • Malaysian Constitutional Law
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The AI-Native Learning Experience

Learn law. Think critically. Understand the profession.

At BAC, AI-supported learning provides extra guidance as you explore legal concepts and improve your academic work. You will learn to use AI responsibly when researching legal principles, reviewing case material, and enhancing written communication.

  • AI Tutor

    Personalised learning support around the clock

  • AI Writing Coach

    Clearer academic and legal writing

  • AI Study Coach

    Optimised study habits and performance

  • AI Research Assistant

    Faster, smarter legal research

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Industry Partners

Connect with the legal profession from day one.

Your legal education at BAC goes beyond the classroom. Through our strong connections with leading law firms, professional bodies and the Inns of Court Malaysia, you gain valuable exposure to the people, institutions and networks shaping the legal profession.

These partnerships help you better understand legal practice, explore different career pathways, and develop the professional confidence to take your next step.

Industry Partners

  • Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
  • Lavania & Balan Chambers
  • Messrs. Jamie Wong
  • Alvin John & Partners
  • Shearn Delamore & Co.
  • Richard Wee Chambers
  • Daljit Singh Partnership
  • Chooi & Company
  • Cheang & Ariff
  • Messrs. Farez Jinnah
  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
  • Zul Rafique & Partners
  • Izral Partnership
  • Messrs. Kuek, Ong & Associates
  • Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
  • Haeme Lew Advocates & Solicitors
  • Halim Hong & Quek
  • Vilasiny Gan & Co
  • Tan Norizan & Associates
  • Belden Advocates & Solicitors
  • C.Y. Ng & Barry
  • Low & Partners
  • Malek, Gan & Partners
  • Zaid Ibrahim & Co.
  • Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
  • Raj, Ong & Yudistra
  • Raja, Darryl & Loh
  • MahWengKwai & Associates
  • Rahmat Lim & Partners
  • WongPartnership LLP
  • Baskaran Law
  • Shook Lin & Bok
  • Lee & Poh Partnership
  • Jeeva Partnership
  • Arief & Iskandar
  • K.H. Ong & Ng
  • Azmi & Associates
  • Skrine
  • Adnan Sundra & Low
  • LAW Partnership
  • Gan Partnership
  • Christopher & Lee Ong
  • Wong & Partners
  • Albar & Partners
  • Othman Hashim & Co
  • Kadir Andri & Partners
  • Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong
  • Wong Boon & Toh
  • Teng, Sheng & Fatima
  • Abdullah Chan & Co
  • Teh & Partners
  • Nazmi Zaini Chambers
  • Inns of Court Malaysia
  • Great Eastern Sdn Bhd
  • SLB
  • UN Global Compact Network Malaysia, Brunei & Cambodia
  • Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
  • The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb)
  • TrialSim
  • LexisNexis
  • WestLaw
  • Coursera for Campus
  • CLJ Law
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Career Outcomes

One law degree. Many possible futures.

Your law degree can prepare you for professional legal practice while also developing skills that are highly valued across business, technology, policy and international organisations.

Progression Pathways

Depending on the professional requirements applicable to your chosen route, you can progress towards:

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Student Experience

Study within a law-focused pathway at BAC and progress into Northumbria University’s legal learning environment in Newcastle.

  • Recognised Law Pathway

    MQA accredited and LPQB recognised.

  • Strong Legal Foundation

    Core legal subjects and Malaysia-specific law modules.

  • International Progression

    Final year with partner university subjects.

  • Northumbria Law School

    State-of-the-art campus, strong teaching and research profile.

  • City Experience

    Newcastle campus close to shops, parks, galleries and museums.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must have 5 Credits for SPM including English, and meet one of the following:

  • Foundation in Law or equivalent; or
  • 2 A-Level Passes / 2 STPM Principals; or
  • 5 B’s in UEC; or
  • A recognised Diploma or Degree.

Note: Trial / forecast results accepted.

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Fees & Financing

Malaysian Students

  • Year 1: RM30,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 2: RM31,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 3: As per Northumbria University

International Students

  • Year 1: RM35,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 2: RM36,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 3: As per Northumbria University

Financial support may include scholarships, loans, EPF withdrawals, EZ payment plans and 0% instalment plans. International fees may be subject to BAC 6% SST update.