LAW Foundation

INTRODUCTION

Foundation in Law or Asasi Undang-undang is a full time two semesters pre-degree programme designed to prepare students for entry into Law programme in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) or other public universities (UA).  Students will be equipped with basic knowledge of the law and the current local and global issues.  Students will also attain proficiency in the English language and basic skills in computer and information retrieval courses.

Law Foundation programme offered by UiTM can be divided into two:

1. UiTM Law Foundation (Asasi Undang-undang UiTM) – PI005
2. KPTM Law Foundation (Asasi Undang-undang KPTM) – PI007

UiTM Foundation in Law (Asasi Undang-Undang UiTM) – PI005

UPU Code – UE0380002

CAREER / STUDY PROSPECTS

Upon completion of this programme, students will further their studies in UiTM only.

Candidates with excellent results based on merit will be placed in Shah Alam campus (subject to number of places provided).

Students with a CGPA of 3.00 and above, achieve Band 4 for MUET and pass the faculty interview will be absorbed into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – LW 224 in UiTM.

Students may also apply for a degree programme offered by the following Faculties:-

1. Faculty of Art & Design (through interview)
2. Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies
3. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (through interview)
4. Faculty of Artistics & Creative Technology (through interview)
5. Academy of Language Studies (through interview)
6. Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management
7. Faculty of Business Management

Students with a CGPA of 3.00 and below will not be offered automatically for the above programmes. Selection will be made based on meritocracy, academic excellence, number of places and competition from Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia/Matriculation candidates.

Application for absorption to one of the abovementioned degree programme must be made through online system provided by Bahagian Pengambilan Pelajar.

KPTM Foundation in Law (Asasi Undang-undang KPTM) – PI007

UPU Code – UE0380001

Students who completed this programme with excellent results will have the opportunity to do Law Degree in any public higher learning institutions. Candidates must attain MUET Band 4 as an additional requirement.

Students may also apply for programmes in the Social Sciences and Arts in any universities subject to fulfillment of prescribed requirements by the respective universities. Application to further study at the degree level must be made via UPU online application.

Both of the programmes  (PI005 and PI007) will be conducted in two (2) semesters with 50 credit hours.  The subjects offered are as follows: -