Diploma in Law

Faculty of Law and International Relations

Program Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, student should be able to:

Apply and acquire knowledge and understanding of sources and principles of law
Plan, conduct and conclude scientific investigation in law
Apply legal principles in current legal issues and problems
Demonstrate understanding of professional ethics and moral obligations in the profession.
Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with others
Execute and take responsibility for routine tasks
Work as a team with awareness of social and ethical responsibilities
Apply relevant skills for lifelong learning and career development
Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills to explore career opportunities in legal profession

Career Prospects

Legal assistant officer (L29 scheme)
Policeman (sergeant)
Enforcement Assistant Officer
Tribunal Assistant Officer
Administrative Assistant Officer
Legal clerk
Paralegal (both government and private sectors)

List of Courses

Asas Teknologi Maklumat
Arabic For Law
Malaysian Legal System
Law of Contract
Ulum Al-Quran
Arabic For Law II
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Law of Torts
Islamic Criminal Law
Ulum Al-Hadith
Islamic Family Law
Islamic Family Law
English For Law
Equity and Trust
Land Law
Family Law
Procedures in Syariah Court
Law of Evidence
Civil Procedure
Criminal Procedure
Local Government
Legal Research and Practical Skills
Qawa’id Fiqhiyyah
Practicum
Partnership Law
Company Law
Commercial Law

Entry Requirement

SPM

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

Malaysian citizen with Identification Card No./ My Kad
Possessed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Certificate with at least five honours including Bahasa Melayu and passed Sejarah subject in SPM examination.
Obtained a minimum of B+ in English Language
Obtained a minimum of C+ in one of the following subjects: Bahasa Arab/ Al-Lughah Al-Arabiah Al-Mu’asirah
Obtained a minimum of C+ in one of the following subjects: Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah/ Pendidikan Al-Quran dan Al-Sunnah/ Pendidikan Islam/ Tasawwur Islam/ Usul Al-Din/ Al-Syariah/ Manahij Al-Ulum Wa Al-Balaghah/ Hifz Al-Quran/ Maharat Al-Quran/
Obtained a minimum of C in ONE (1) subject other than the above selected subjects excluding Bahasa Melayu.
No physical disability, not blind, deaf or not mute.

MQA Accreditation

Malaysian Qualifications Register

Faculty of Law and International Relations
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Gong Badak Campus,
21300 Kuala Nerus,
Terengganu

Office Tel: 09-6687655
Email: fuha@unisza.edu.my

Diploma in Law was first offered in July 1991 under the School of General Studies, Kolej Agama Sultan Zainal Abidin (KUSZA). The programme obtained recognition from the Department of Public Service Malaysia (JPA) in 1996. It received the quality certificate (MQA 19737) and full accreditation (MQA/FA9664) from the Malaysian Qualification Agency in 2017. Diploma in Law is a full-time study. The duration of the programme is 2 years and 6 months, covering 6 semesters altogether which consist of 5 Regular Semesters and 1 Short Semester. Industrial training is conducted during Short Semester in final year. Industrial training is conducted at the final short semester. Teaching and learning methods for the courses are conducted through lectures, tutorials, practical, presentation, projects and industrial training.

The aims of the programme are to produce graduates who possess a satisfactory command of legal knowledge and skills, lifelong learning and career development skills, a sense of awareness to uphold rule of law and social justice, and aptitude to serve the profession, society and nation.

Duration of study: 2 ½ years

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