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TheBrickfieldsAdvantage

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4 FOREWORD

5 WHY STUDY LAW?

6 THE BAC STORY

8 PRE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES

• A’Levels

• Foundation in Arts

• Study and Life Skills Programme

12 UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• LLB (Hons) University of London (External)

• LLB (Hons) UWE via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

• LLB (Hons) Cardiff via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

• LLB (Hons) Aberystwyth via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

• LLB (Hons) Business Law Aberystwyth via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

• LLB (Hons) Hertfordshire via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

• LLB (Hons) Northumbria via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

• Bachelor of Jurisprudence – University of Malaya

• Double Major Degree Programmes via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

BA (Hons) Law with Business & Management

BA (Hons) Law with Economics

BA (Hons) Law with Accounting & Finance

22 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• ICSA – The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

• Certificate in Legal Practice – The Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia

• Masters In Law (LLM) Northumbria University

Commercial Law

International Trade Law

Medical Law

Contents

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Welcome to Brickfields Asia College. Over the last 18 years BAC has established itself as the nation’s leading law school. Thecollege has sent over 6,000 law graduates into practice and other law related fields. BAC students also have an excellent trackrecord in law examinations having produced numerous top student, first class and book prize performances over the years.

The college offers the widest range of law programmes for students to choose from depending on their needs. With ourinnovative programmes, excellent infrastructure, extensive library facilities and renowned faculty our students areexceptionally well prepared for a successful future.

Read on to find out more about our law programmes. Do not hesitate to call or visit us should you have any queries.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Brickfields family.

Raja Singham Managing Director / Senior Lecturer School of Law

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College graduates may take up the study of law withone or more of many possible career goals in mind.Some enter law school so that they may eventuallypractice law. However, legal qualifications are notjust for lawyers.

Given that legal education is a dynamic encounter,reading law can be an empowering and enrichingexperience.

Whilst a law degree can most certainly lead to anexciting and challenging career as an advocate andsolicitor, it can also open the door to a wealth ofopportunities in almost every industry sector youcan think of.

You may be a successful lawyer and enter intopolitics, business, enforcement (police, immigrationand customs), domestic trade, judiciary (magistratesand judges), human rights activism, internationalfinance and banking or simply practice law in yourhome town or city.

Law affects all aspects of life and society and is themechanism for change employed by governmentsacross the globe. From the protection of life andliberty, through corporate law to internationalrelations, the law is centre stage. A degree inEnglish law is a highly regarded course of study.

Many of the most troubling moral and politicalissues that we face are addressed in our society aslegal issues. An acquaintance with the law, anawareness of some of the more important legaldecisions that have been made in the last few yearstells us more about ourselves than almost any otherinstitution or practice. Public debate aboutsurrogate motherhood, capital punishment, hatespeech, euthanasia, the electoral process andequality between the sexes is waged in terms oflegal principle and acted out in our courts.

In essence, from doing a law degree one can enterinto a wide variety of fields showing the flexibility ofhaving a law degree.

Why Study Law?

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Originally known as Brickfields College, the collegerebranded itself in 2003 as Brickfields Asia College (BAC)to reflect its increasing role in providing quality educationnot only to Malaysians but also as a regional player inhigher education. BAC s driving vision is to offer a widerange of reasonably priced world class programmes tomake education accessible to everyone.

The college is the largest law school in the country andhas over the last 18 years established a strong, reputationin the area of law. However the college has diversifiedover the last few years and now offers a wide portfolio ofprogrammes including pre university, business, language,professional skills programmes, and also postgraduateprogrammes in the areas of law and business.

Excellent pass rates and top students at externalexaminations have become a standard feature of theBrickfields academic year. Brickfields students haveachieved outstanding results in the areas of A Levels, law,business, project management and even corporateadministration. Our many students, who have hadexcellent results are testimony enough of the blue chipreputation for our programmes.

The college believes that teaching staff who are highlyqualified, experienced and dedicated are essential to thelong term success of any educational institution throughthe educational experience of the students. To ensurethis, the college invests a significant amount of time andmoney in ensuring that all programmes are conducted byhighly qualified teaching staff.

Brickfields, prides itself in the delivery of acomprehensive education that results not just in excellentacademic accomplishments but also in graduates withqualities that are highly sought after. Learning activitiesare widely incorporated into all of the college’s courses.The college emphasises on preparing graduates to be

professionally competent and job ready and this hasproven time and again to have given our graduates anadded edge. Students attend workshops throughout theacademic year on time management, mind mapping,study methods, legal referencing and many more.Debates and moots are also an integral part of ouractivities.

Our Counselling Services Department comprises ofacademic advisors, personnel student counselors and thestudent council. Aimed at student welfare, interests andcampus life, the department organises college wideactivities that incorporates participation from both thestaff and students. Our education counselors are there toguide and advise students on the appropriate course andthe career advisor assist students in making the rightchoice from the various career options available.

The Brickfields Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter writtenand edited by our students and supervised by theacademic staff. The college, together with its studentsparticipate in various community service activities all yearround such as fund raisers, scholarships to orphanages,and many more.

The college has links with renowned law firms throughoutthe country. These law firms support our law programmesby sponsoring our top students, offering book prizes,organising career talks, sponsoring events and offeringstudents positions for attachment and chambering.

In addition to charging reasonable fees, the College hasvarious methods to ease the financial burden includingEPF withdrawals, PTPTN loans, bank loans, instalment andeasy payment schemes (0% interest via credit card)

The college s central location makes it the mostaccessible campus in Malaysia.

TheBACStory

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Pre UniversityProgrammes

Julianna WidjajaCambridge Brilliance AwardTop Student in Malaysia for Law atthe June 2008 Cambridge A’level Exams

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University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largestprovider of international qualifications for 14–19 year olds. The A’ levels is aninternationally recognized Pre-University Qualification and is the mostaccepted pre-university qualification in the world. BAC is proud to haveestablished itself as one of the leading A’level centres in Malaysia.

The A’levels is an ideal entry qualification for degree programmes in the areasof law, business and management, accounting and finance, marketing,economics, human resource management, English Language and double majordegree programmes.

With our team of dedicated lecturers, fully equipped library, wide range ofsports and extracurricular activities and a centrally located campus, thecollege offers students the ideal environment for success.

A’ LEVELS University of CambridgeInternational Examinations (CIE)

Entry Requirements5 SPM credits (including English)Trial ExamResults Accepted.

Subjects OfferedLaw (English Legal System, Contract & Tort)Business StudiesEconomicsEnglish LiteratureMathematicsAccounting

AssessmentAssessment is purely by examination.Theexaminations will be conducted in May andNovember at Brickfields Asia College.

Progression'A' Levels is an Entry Qualifications fordegrees in - Accounting, BusinessManagement, Commerce, Economics,Finance, IT & Communication, Law,Marketing, Mass Communication andothers.

IntakesJanuary, February, March, June andSeptember.

Mode of studyFull-time and Part-time.

MaterialsComprehensive materials will be providedwhich include text books, study manuals,revision notes, past-year questions andsuggested solutions.

Course FeesRefer to Course Fee Sheet.

FacultyRefer to Faculty Sheet.

Students who scored 3A’s at the June 2008 Cambridge A’level ExamsTey Mei Zhern; Tan Hui Wen; Margaret Lau Jia Sim; and Keong Ming Wai

Students who scored 3A’s at the June 2007 A – Level examsChan Mun Fei (Top Student in Malaysia for Business Studies); Chang Mei Yan; Vijay Rueben s/o Kannan; and Sivambigai Rajendran

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The BAC Foundation in Arts programme is an entry qualification for degreeprogrammes in the areas of law, business and management, accounting andfinance, marketing, economics, human resource management, EnglishLanguage and others. It is also ideal for those intending to pursue doublemajor degree programmes. The programme aims to provide students with aquality pre-university qualification, while equipping students with theknowledge and understanding of a wide range of areas from law to businessand economics. Students have the option to choose their area of interestand degree to pursue after completing their foundation studies. Our fullyequipped library, wide range of sports and extracurricular activities as wellas team of dedicated lecturers to ensure our students obtain an all-roundeducation and are provided the ideal foundation for success.

Foundation in Artsat Brickfields Asia College

Entry Requirements3 SPM credits. Trial exam results are alsoaccepted.

Subjects OfferedYear 1Semester 1 (14 weeks)• Economics I• Business Studies I• Law I• Bahasa Kebangsaan A & BSemester 2 (14 weeks)• Economics II• Business Studies II• Law II• Pendidikan Islam / Pendidikan MoralSemester 3 (7 weeks)• Pengajian Malaysia• English Study Skills IYear 2Semester 4 (14 weeks)• English Study Skills II• Economics III• Business Studies III

AssessmentAssessment is by examination andassignment. Students will have to pass eachlevel before progressing to the next level.

ProgressionThe Foundation in Arts is an EntryQualifications for degrees in - Accounting,Business Management, Economics, Finance,Law, Marketing, English Language andothers.

IntakesJanuary, April, June and September.

Mode of studyFull-time.

MaterialsComprehensive materials will be providedwhich include text books, study manuals,revision notes, past-year questions andsuggested solutions.

Course FeesRefer to Course Fee Sheet.

FacultyRefer to Faculty Sheet.

In view of a growing and an urgent need for amore holistic education, Brickfields Asia isintroducing a series of programs in addition tothe ‘A’ Levels and Foundation subjects, whichwill concentrate on the individual’s latentpotential and other necessary skills which willcomplement the pursuit of his or her courseand career.

Most students who have finished theirsecondary education, regardless of whichschool they come from, are ill-equipped totake on the more demanding courses whichrequire one to have a probing mind and criticalthinking. Many students are also found to havelow self – confidence which acts as ahindrance when it comes to group studies andspeaking up.

Another area that needs attention is‘independent thinking’. One of the biggestproblems plaguing our community is ‘herdmentality’. Students are afraid to thinkdifferently from others and that affects thequality of thought and hence the quality ofspeech and action.

Students go through a study and life skillsprogram as an induction program to preparethem not only for the course but also for theircareer. The program will focus on studytechniques, time management, goal setting,critical thinking and creativity.

Study techniques

Studying any subject must begin with a clearobjective as to what is it that needs to beachieved at the end. Once this is clearlydefined then the techniques will be become

apparent. Hence there is no one correcttechnique at any one time. As we know, moststudies are highly exam oriented and to acertain extent compromises on the real valueof education. Thus it is important that studyingtechniques must comprise of skills inextracting knowledge that is going to help thestudent, not just to pass exams but alsoprepare him for his/her future.

Time management

Students in general seem to have a greatchallenge in juggling their studies and all theother distractions which they deem to be a‘necessity’. This particular module will helpthem to prioritize their daily activitiesaccordingly. The program will help studentsdetermine what is ‘important’ and what is‘urgent’ and will equip the students to be alertto ‘time wasters’. This will enable them tooptimize their time by zeroing in on activitiesthat will enhance their potential and increasetheir personal productivity.

Goal setting

Research shows that most students do nothave clear and well defined goals and as aconsequence their activities are notconcentrated and they eventually lose focuson what is important. Their daily distractionstake over and failure in their exams becomesinevitable. Setting clear goals and the ‘knowhow’ to achieve them is a much needed skillfor students. Students must understand howthe mind functions and how to master it toextract its potential.

Critical thinking

Critical thinking requires a great deal ofindependent thinking which questions thenorm and challenges the ordinary pattern,which in turn is necessary for creativity andinnovation. Without critical thinking there canbe no personal progress. Here the studentswill be taught that questioning the norm isperfectly fine and in fact encouraged and thetype of questions that will cause thebreakthrough to happen. In this particularmodule students will become aware of theirown comfort zone and how it has becometheir limitation.

Creativity

As much as we all know that creativity isimportant, we must know what the obstaclesto creativity are. Experience and habit happensto be major obstacles to creativity. Here thestudents will be introduced to characteristicsof the right brain and the left brain.

Tudor Rickards – ‘At the moment of insightcreativity may well be the result of both sidesof the brain working together.’

Learning will become much more interestingand fun when it is done in a creative way. Hereagain it is all about breaking the existingmould and moving on in search of a moreeffective way of doing things. This module willalso include mind mapping which is a veryuseful tool to comprehend highly complicatedsubjects.

Study & Life Skills Program

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UndergraduateProgrammes

Chan Mun FeiBest Student in the World University of London IntermediateExamination 2008. Recipient of theKing’s College Scholarship

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The University of London is one of the world’s leading academicinstitutions. The University of London External System is the oldestdistance learning programme in the world – its degrees have beenaccessible to students worldwide since 1858. Today, it has over 40,000students in more than 180 countries studying 100 different courses.

The University maintains a robust quality assurance process for all itscourses. The External System draws on the expertise of the University’sColleges and its examinations are set and marked by the same academicsthat assess College-based students. So, while External students receivespecially designed courses to suit their needs, they achieve exactly thesame internationally recognised qualification as those who attend theUniversity itself.

In a world where degree providers are proliferating, the University ofLondon LLB offers the security of an internationally recognised 'goldstandard' established for over 100 years. The University of London was thefirst to offer a degree in English Law, in the 1890s. Upon graduation youwill be joining a distinguished group of solicitors, barristers and judgesaround the world who began their careers by obtaining their law degreethrough the External System. The academic direction of the LLB andDiploma in Law is provided by a Consortium of outstanding University ofLondon Law Schools: Birkbeck, King's, LSE, Queen Mary, SOAS and UCL.

The UOL LLB External Programme (3 + 0) is the only external law degreeawarded by a British University that is recognised by the Legal ProfessionQualifying Board of Malaysia for entry into the CLP examinations.Brickfields Asia College has an excellent track record on the University ofLondon LLB examinations. The college has an outstanding faculty ofexperienced and dedicated lecturers comprising both local and visitinglecturers/examiners on the University of London programme who dosubstatial teaching at the BAC.

LLB (Hons) University of London External

Entry Requirements5 SPM credits (including English) and; 2 A-Levelsor STPM principals (excluding Pengajian Am) or;A recognised degree

SubjectsLLB Intermediate (Year 1)• Common Law Reasoning and Institutions• Public Law• Criminal Law• Contract LawLLB Final Part 1 (Year 2)• Land Law• Law of Trust• Law of Tort• Elective SubjectLLB Final Part 2 (Year 3)• Jurisprudence• 3 Elective SubjectsElective Subjects for Part 1 & 2• Family Law• Intellectual Property• Company Law• Sucession• Commercial Law• Law of Evidence• Conflict of Laws• European Union Law

AssessmentBy examination in May. Students will have topass each part before proceeding to the nextlevel.

IntakesJanuary, April, June and September

Mode of studyFull-time, Part-time, Distance learning

Course FeesRefer to Course Fee Sheet

FacultyRefer to Faculty Sheet

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The University of the West of England (UWE) is a modern, growinguniversity in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE is one of Britain's mostpopular universities and is the largest provider of higher education in thesouth west of England and one of the largest Law schools in the UK.Students come to Bristol UWE from all parts of the UK, as well as asignificant and growing number of international students from over 50countries worldwide. UWE has a history of providing high-qualityeducation and training to students, achieving consistently high assessmentscores for teaching quality. The University’s strong links with majoremployers brings visiting lecturers to share their professional experienceand provides excellent placement opportunities for students. TheUniversity prides itself on giving its students the knowledge and skills theyneed to succeed in their chosen career.

The University of Bristol warmly welcomes applications form internationalstudents, and have some 1300 students from more than 90 countriescurrently studying at the University. UWE is proud of its positivereputation among international students, and provide a number ofspecialist services to ensure that their stay in the UK is a happy andfulfilling experience. Advisers are available throughout one’s stay to helpwith immigration, financial problems and other welfare matters. SomeFaculties also have international student tutors who can provideassistance. A welcome event is arranged at the start of the academic year.

The UWE LLB Programme is a law degree awarded by a British Universitythat is recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia forentry into the CLP examinations. Brickfields Asia College has anoutstanding faculty of experienced and dedicated lecturers on the lawtransfer degree programme comprising both local and visiting lecturersfrom UK Universities.

LLB (Hons) University of the West of England, Bristolvia UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

Entry Requirements5 SPM credits (including English) and; 2 A-Levels or STPM principals (excluding PengajianAm) or; A recognised degree

SubjectsLLB Year 1• Common Law Reasoning and Institutions• Public Law• Criminal Law• Contract Law• Malaysian Studies• Moral Studies/Islamic Studies• Bahasa KebangsaanLLB Year 2• Land Law• Law of Trust• Law of Tort• Law of Evidence/Commercial LawLLB Year 3 • a wide range of subjects to choose from

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AssessmentAssessment is by examination andassignments. Students will have to pass eachpart before proceeding to the next level.

IntakesJanuary, June and September

Mode of studyFull-time



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Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments asone of Britain's leading teaching and research universities.

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, the University today combinesimpressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching andresearch with its proud heritage of service and achievement. From itsoutstanding central location amidst the parks, Portland-stone buildings andtree-lined avenues that form the city's elegant civic centre, the University'sstudents and staff are drawn from throughout the world, attracted by itsinternational reputation and commitment to innovation and excellence inall areas of activity. Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of Britain'sleading research universities.

Cardiff University welcomes applications from overseas students andguarantee a place in a university hall of residence for overseas students.Most university halls of residence are mixed. There are a number of singlesex halls of residence for female students. The University conducts itsstudent recruitment, selection and assessment procedures on an equalopportunities basis. Ensuring that all students are treated equally,regardless of their age, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, sex, sexualorientation, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or sensorydisabilities or their political or religious beliefs.

The Cardiff LLB Programme is a law degree awarded by a British Universitythat is recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia forentry into the CLP examinations. Brickfields Asia College has an outstandingfaculty of experienced and dedicated lecturers on the law transfer degreeprogramme comprising both local and visiting lecturers from UKUniversities.

LLB (Hons) Cardiff Universityvia UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

Entry Requirements5 SPM credits (including English) and; 2 A-Levelsor STPM principals (excluding Pengajian Am) or;A recognised degree

SubjectsLLB Year 1• Common Law Reasoning and Institutions• Public Law• Criminal Law• Contract Law• Malaysian Studies• Moral Studies/Islamic Studies• Bahasa KebangsaanLLB Year 2• Land Law• Law of Trust• Law of Tort• Law of Evidence/Commercial LawLLB Year 3 • a wide range of subjects to choose from at

Cardiff

AssessmentAssessment is by examination and assignments.Students will have to pass each part beforeproceeding to the next level.





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Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth was the first university institution to beestablished in Wales. Today, it has over 7,000 registered students, includingover 1,100 postgraduates across seventeen academic departments.

The institution is committed to developing its reputation as a provider of highquality teaching and excellence in research. It aims to fulfil its specialresponsibility for the educational needs of Wales, and to maintain anddevelop partnerships with industry and other institutions both within Walesand beyond, and also to promote collaboration in teaching and researchbetween the constituent parts of the University.

There is a regular train service from London and Euston. The University hasinvested over £24m in residences in recent years and is able to offeraccommodation in an attractive, neighbourly environment. Furthermore, allour residents enjoy additional benefits including computer networkconnections in all study-bedrooms and inclusive room contents insurance.

What makes Student Life at Aberystwyth so great is difficult to explain. Somestudents say it's the campus nature of the University and that you will beclose to all of your friends and the learning resources needed to study.

Others speak of the varied social and cultural activities and the friendlinessof students and people in Aberystwyth. Whilst others comment on thesuperb sports facilities and the inclusive nature of the activities and teams.Perhaps the real reason is that Aberystwyth has all the advantages of a cityand the friendliness of a smaller town. Aberystwyth was voted top forStudent Satisfaction in Wales and joint third in the whole of the UK. We'vealways known that studying at Aberystwyth was a unique and fantasticexperience; our students feel the same way.

The Aberystwyth LLB Programme is a law degree awarded by a BritishUniversity that is recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board ofMalaysia for entry into the CLP examinations. Brickfields Asia College has anoutstanding faculty of experienced and dedicated lecturers on the lawtransfer degree programme comprising both local and visiting lecturers fromUK Universities.

LLB (Hons)LLB (Hons) Business LawAberystwyth Universityvia UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)



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We have twenty academic schools arranged into six faculties Creative andCultural Industries, Business School, Engineering and Information Sciences ,Health and Human Sciences, Humanities, Law and Education ,Interdisciplinary Studies.

We offer a whole range of non-repayable scholarships recognisingacademic achievements and individual talents. Among them are our twonew Chancellor's Scholarships, available to UK and EU undergraduatestudents for 2009 entry.

To make things easier, we guarantee you a place in one of our fantasticrange of halls on campus for the First Year if you want it. Ouraccommodation is actually on campus, so you're always close to the socialand learning facilities you need. There is a mix of accommodation stylesavailable at this campus, comprising Flats, Houses and traditional Halls ofResidence, with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. All rooms havenetwork connections. There are some double rooms at the College Lanecampus. The de Havilland Campus offers modern, self-contained flats foraround eleven students with single bedrooms, en suite facilities, fridgesand network connections. The shared kitchens are comfy and have all thelatest appliances. There are a number of local letting agents in the Hatfieldarea. We can offer information and advice on renting privately. Somestudents choose to live with a local family, who may even provide meals.We can give you a list of nearby lodgings.

The Hertfordshire LLB Programme is a law degree awarded by a BritishUniversity that is recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board ofMalaysia for entry into the CLP examinations. Brickfields Asia College hasan outstanding faculty of experienced and dedicated lecturers on the lawtransfer degree programme comprising both local and visiting lecturersfrom UK Universities.

LLB (Hons) Hertfordshire Universityvia UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)



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Northumbria's international reputation as a leading modern university is theresult of a distinctive combination of outstanding quality, carefully focusedprogrammes, traditional values and social and cultural diversity. Since itsfoundation in the historic City of Newcastle upon Tyne, the University hasdeveloped into a successful regional, national and international organisation.

The University has, during recent years, consolidated its presence on two majorcampuses in Newcastle upon Tyne, one in the city centre and the other, asuburban location on the edge of the city at Coach Lane. There is also ongoingrefurbishment of existing teaching facilities, walkways and shared spaces.

In response to growing student numbers, the University has increased theamount of its accommodation and can now offer a place to most new non-localstudents who apply in good time. Our Accommodation Service has details ofhundreds of private properties as well as University accommodation.Accommodation Services staff are on hand all year to offer information andadvice about all aspects of student accommodation and advise on such thingsas landlord/tenant problems.

Libraries are at both City, and Coach Lane Campus, to access all services and touse open access IT facilities and learning cafes. Services may be accessed on-campus or off-campus in the UK or overseas.

The Northumbria LLB Programme is a law degree awarded by a BritishUniversity that is recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board ofMalaysia for entry into the CLP examinations. Brickfields Asia College has anoutstanding faculty of experienced and dedicated lecturers on the law transferdegree programme comprising both local and visiting lecturers from UKUniversities.

LLB (Hons) Northumbria Universityvia UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)



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Mode of studyFull-time, Part-time and Distance Learning



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The Bachelor of Jurisprudence is an external law degreeprogramme offered by the University of Malaya.Students on this programme attend lectures andseminars at Brickfields Asia College to prepare them forthe examinations which are set and marked by theuniversity. The External Bachelor of Jurisprudencedegree is equivalent to the LLB degree conferred tostudents studying internally at the university. Thisprogramme is recognised by the Legal Qualifying Boardfor the purpose of entry into the CLP programme forthose intending to practice law in Malaysia.

Brickfields Asia College has an outstanding faculty ofexperienced and dedicated lecturer s who have assistedstudents to achieve excellent results at the Bachelor ofJurisprudence examinations.

B. Jurisprudence University Malaya External

Entry Requirements• Malaysian citizens or Permanent Residents of Malaysia

Five (5) credits at the SPM level or equivalent including BahasaMalaysia and English in one sitting; AND two (2) principal passesin the STPM examinations in one sitting not less than twelvemonths after passing the SPM examination, or an Equivalent.

• Mature CandidatesThree (3) credits at the SPM level including Bahasa Malaysia, orequivalent, AND five years working experience in a related field,AND suitable and able to follow the programme by theJawatankuasa Pemilihan Universiti.

SubjectsYear One• Malaysian Legal System• Contract• Constitutional Law• Tort• Islamic Law IYear Two• Land Law • Criminal Law• Equity and Trusts• Administrative Law• Family LawYear Three• Jurisprudence • Company Law• International Law• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia• Ethnic Relations• Choice of OptionOptions Offerred*• Land Dealings• Commercial Transactions Law

* Optional subject classes will run with minimum of 10students per class.

AssessmentAssessment is purely by examinations, which is held once a year inJuly by University Malaya.

IntakesOctober/November

Mode of studyPart-time, Distance Learning and Modular



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Entry Requirements5 SPM credits (including English) and; 2 A-Levels or STPM principals (excludingPengajian Am) or; A recognised degree

Subjects (Law)Year 1• Common Law Reasoning and Institutions• Contract Law• Criminal Law or Public LawMQA Requirement Year 1• Malaysian Studies• Moral Studies/Islamic Studies• Bahasa KebangsaanYear 2• Land Law • Law of Trust or Law of TortYear 3 • a wide range of subjects to choose from

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Subjects (Business & Management)Year 1• Introduction to Management Accounting• Economic Principles• Marketing Principles• Introduction to Business EnvironmentYear 2• Marketing Management• Human Resource Management• Principles of Management• Marketing Communications• Business StrategyYear 3 • a wide range of subjects to choose from

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Subjects (Economics)Year 1• Economic Principles 1• Hot Topics in Economics• Economic Principles 2• European Economy Development and

IntegrationYear 2• The Business Cycle and Macroeconomic

Policy• Consumers, Firms and MarketsYear 3 • a wide range of subjects to choose from

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The BA (Law) Degrees provides greater flexibility and a choice if you wish tocombine the study of law with another subject. Careful guidance will be givenat the start of each academic year to ensure a choice that will result in acoherent degree scheme.

A law qualification, combined with another subject, can offer graduates a broadrange of opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Note howeverthat double major degrees are not accepted for the CLP qualification.

The BA (Hons) Law with Business Management provides:

a solid grounding in basic business concepts, ideas, practices andmethodologies and offers students the opportunity to follow a general businesspathway alongside a more specialised second subject. Graduates are wellequipped for a career in business, which can take them to the highest levels ofcorporate decision making. This popular joint honours course enhances theskills and career opportunities of graduates through the addition of a legaldimension to the students knowledge. The Law modules are designed todevelop a range of transferable skills to enhance graduate career opportunities,with an emphasis on verbal and written communication.

The BA (Hons) Law and Economics provides:

In year one of this course you will study the same subjects as on the BA (Hons)Applied Economics degree programme. However in your second year, one thirdof the units are devoted to the study of law (specifically, contract law and tort).In your third year, there is a compulsory unit in European Community law,which accompanies units in managerial economics and the economics of crime.It is also possible for you to choose from a wide range of options in law andeconomics and, as with all other undergraduate economics degrees, you will berequired to take the independent study unit.

BA (Hons) Law with Business & ManagementBA (Hons) Law with EconomicsBA (Hons) Law with Accounting & Finance

Aberystwyth Universityvia UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

Subjects (Accounting & Finance)Year 1• Introduction to Management Accounting• Financial Accounting for Specialist• Introduction to Financial Management Year 2 Option 1• Investments• Financial Accounting 2• Management Accounting 2Year 2 Option 2• Management Accounting 3:

Recent Developments• Corporate Finance • Financial Accounting 3:

Group Financial ReportingYear 3 • a wide range of subjects to choose from

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MaterialsComprehensive materials will be providedwhich include study manuals, revision notes,past-year questions and suggested solutions



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The BA (Hons) Law and Accounting and Finance provides:

This double degree major is designed to provide a comprehensiveunderstanding of, and competency in, accounting and associated fieldsof auditing, taxation, business law and financial management and toequip students for a professional accounting career in commerce,industry, government or public practice.

You will be introduced to a broad range of topics that are vital forunderstanding the business world as a whole. You will study business ITand statistical analysis, as well as organisational behaviour and law. Youwill also focus on financial accounting, management accounting andfinance, developing your technical expertise and your ability to applyand evaluate theoretical concepts and ideas.

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PostgraduateProgrammes

Jade Yap Wei LiRecipient of the Tun Hamid OmarFoundation Award for Best OverallCLP Student and the AttorneyGeneral’s Award 2007

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ICSA, the leading recognised professional body for Chartered Secretaries andAdministrators in the United Kingdom and throughout the world. The Institutewas formed in 1891 and was granted the Royal Charter in 1902, which set theseal of authority and royal recognition on that belief. Chartered Secretaries arequalified in company law, accounting, corporate governance, administration,company secretarial practice and management and are trained to chart acourse through regulation, legislation and best practice in order to delivereffective operations. The Institute has 44,000 members and 28,000 students inover 90 countries.

Chartered Secretaries are high ranking professionals who are trained to upholdthe highest standards of corporate governance, effective operations,compliance and administration. Highly valued by employers for their ICSAtraining, Chartered Secretaries are the primary source of advice on the conductof business. This can span everything from legal advice on conflict of interest,through accounting advice, to the development of strategy and corporateplanning. Chartered Secretaries are employed as chairs, chief executives andnon-executive directors as well as managers and company secretaries.

The fast track route gives degree holders the opportunity to obtain aninternationally recognised professional qualification at a fraction of the timeand cost. The role of the company secretary has evolved to that of an advisor tothe Board of Directors.

ICSA Fast Track RouteThe Malaysian Institute of CharteredSecretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)

Entry Requirements• STPM Principles or A Level passes; or • Certificate in Corporate Administration;

or • Matriculation / pre-university

certificates; or • Recognised diplomas/advanced

diplomas; or • Mature entry candidates:-

1. Minimum 21 years of age. 2. With relevant working experience or

with a letter of recommendationfrom recognised bodies.

Subjects• Taxation• Financial Accounting• Corporate Governance• Corporate Administration• Corporate Financial Management• Corporate Secretaryship

AssessmentAssessment is by examination andassignments. Students will have to pass eachpart before proceeding to the next level.June and December each year

IntakesJanuary, February, March, April, July, August,September, October.


MaterialsComprehensive materials will be providedwhich include study manuals, revision notes,past-year questions and suggested solutions



Best in Malaysia ICSA. Recipient of the AmBank GroupAward for Corporate FinancialManagement and PFA CorporateServices Sdn Bhd Award forCorporate Secretaryship (2007)Betty Ngui Chiew Pieng

Best in Malaysia ICSA. Recipient of the Sime DarbyAward for Corporate Governance(2007)Hasnita bt Sulaiman

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The Certificate in Legal Practice, or more commonly known as CLP, is a course andexamination taken by foreign university law graduates in order to become a qualifiedlawyer in Malaysia. The examination is conducted by the Legal Profession QualifyingBoard of Malaysia and is governed by the Legal Profession Act 1976. The Board allowsdegree holders from certain universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and NewZealand to sit for the examination. Law graduates from local universities are not requiredto take the CLP, but are required to complete an additional year of practical studies intheir respective universities. After obtaining the certificate, the student will normallyproceed to do chambering, which is a form of apprenticeship similar to a pupilage inEngland. After completing nine months of chambering, the student may finally be calledto the bar and become a qualified lawyer.

Brickfields Asia College has consistently produced excellent results at the CLPexaminations and has the best track record for the CLP. The excellent performance of ourstudents at these examinations are unsurpassed and Brickfields Asia College willcontinue to be the leading school for the CLP programme.

Brickfields Asia College has helped over 5500 CLP students pass the CLP examinationsover the past 18 years.

Achievements

BAC’s results at the 2008 July CLP examination speaks for itself. 10 out of 11 SecondClass Uppers awarded at the July 2008 examinations were secured by BAC students(Arunjothy a/p M. Selvaraju, Goh Chai Ling, Jayanthi a/p Suppiah, Lai Gui Si, MelissaSoon Siew-Li, Naveena Kaur Gill a/p Jasmeeth Singh, Nereen Kaur a/p Kaher Atma Singh,Ong Siew Yin, Tan Shueh Ming, Tham Li Vyen). 75 out of the 94 Second Lowers and 246out of 307 passes awarded nationwide were also secured by BAC students. The Collegealso obtained the highest number of Second Uppers ever and scored numerous FirstClass and Book Prize performances in individual subjects.

Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)Legal Profession Qualifying Board

Entry Requirements• Malaysian citizens or

Permanent Residents ofMalaysiaSPM (minimum 3 credits) orEquivalent (GCE 'O' Level); andSTPM (minimum 2 credits) orEquivalent ('A' Levels passes).

• Mature Candidatesminimum of 3 credits at SPMor equivalent PLUS five (5)years of meaningful andproven work experience.

DegreeThere are over 30 universitiesaccepted by the Legal ProfessionQualifying Board. The list isavailable at www.bac.edu.my

Subjects• General Paper • Criminal Procedure• Civil Procedure• Professional Practice• Evidence

AssessmentThe CLP examination will be in July.It consists of a three hourexamination for each of thesubjects with additional 15 minutesto read the question.

IntakesSeptember

Mode of studyFull-time, Part-time and DistanceLearning

MaterialsComprehensive materials will beprovided which include studymanuals, revision notes, past-yearquestions and suggested solutions



Best Overall CLP Student 2008, Tham Li Vyen

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Northumbria University Law School has an enviable reputationfor its practical, innovative Masters programmes, which areaccessible to a wide range of professionals. These programmesattract a diverse and interesting student base from all over theworld. Various LLM programmes can be studied on a full-timebasis, although many students now opt to study via distancelearning which provides a more flexible approach more suited tobusy lifestyles. All of our programmes make use of electroniclearning and the Law School is involved in numerous continuingprofessional development programmes, which aim to makeNorthumbria a leading institution in this field.

LLM Commercial LawCommercial awareness is a pre-requisite for both legalpractitioners and those in business. The LLM/Diploma inCommercial Law is designed to provide an in-depth knowledgeand understanding of a range of commercial law subjects. Students on the programme gain specialist legal knowledgewithin a practical context, whilst developing expertise in chosenareas and enhancing research skills. The programme will be ofinterest to legal practitioners, to those in business and to peoplein the public sector who encounter various aspects ofCommercial Law. It will also interest students who wish toenhance their qualifications in this area.

The LLM in Commercial Law offers you the possibility of studyinga number of subjects of particular relevance to commercialactivities.

(LLM)Masters in Law Northumbria University

Entry Requirements• Malaysian citizens or Permanent Residents of

MalaysiaSPM (minimum 3 credits) or Equivalent (GCE 'O'Level); and STPM (minimum 2 credits) or Equivalent('A' Levels passes).

• Mature Candidatesminimum of 3 credits at SPM or equivalent PLUS five(5) years of meaningful and proven work experience.

SubjectsFull-time Programmes• Commercial Law• International Commercial Law• International Trade Law Distance Learning Programmes• Advanced Commercial Property Law• Advanced Legal Practice• Commercial Law• Employment Law in Practice• International Commercial Law • International Trade Law• Medical Law

Commercial LawCore ModuleLegal Research in Commercial Law aims to introducestudents to fundamental legal concepts, the structure ofthe courts and the sources of law. In particular themodule introduces students to the nature of contractualand tortious liability and develops the necessary coreknowledge and understanding for the study of morespecialist aspects of commercial law.

OptionsStudents must select five options. At least four optionsmust be from list A. A list comprises: • Commercial Contracts • Company Law and Insolvency • Competition Law • Construction Law • E-Commerce Law • Employment Law • Free Movement of Goods and Persons • Intellectual Property LawThe B list comprises:• Carriage of Goods by Sea • International Sale Contracts • International Dispute Resolution • International Trade Finance Law • Law of International Trade • Marine Insurance Law

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LLM International Trade Law

This postgraduate programme provides students with an in-depth understanding of the legal issues involved withinternational trade and will provide students with a reputablequalification in this exciting area of study.

In order to qualify for the LLM in International Trade Law,students are required to complete three core modules.

Legal Research in Commercial Law aims to introduce studentsto fundamental legal concepts, the structure of the courts andthe sources of law.

Carriage of Goods by Sea explores the legal rules applicable tocarriage of goods by sea.

International Sale Contracts critically examines the legalprinciples regulating international sale contracts.

LLM Medical Law

This programme combines in-depth study of Medical Law withthe flexibility of distance learning.

The programme enables participants to gain specialistknowledge within a practical context whilst enhancingresearch skills and developing expertise in a chosen field.

The programme will be of interest to practising lawyers,doctors, other health care professionals, administrators andthose with a general interest in Medical Law.

The programme is taught on a distance learning basis, with theprovision of study packs, and lectures and workshops with sixoptional study days. The programme begins with the study ofLegal Principles and Methodology. This module develops theresearch skills necessary to study at Masters level and alsoprovides an invaluable grounding in legal research methods fornon-lawyers.

Note

Each core and optional module is assessed through thecompletion of a written assignment. Students are required tosubmit an assignment of no more than 4,000 words for eachmodule. There are no examinations on this programme.Students wishing to gain an LLM must complete a dissertationof between 16,000 and 20,000 words in a related topic of theirchoice.

This programme requires one written reference to beprovided with your application.

International Trade LawOptions You must select three options. At least one option mustbe selected from List B.

List A• Commercial Contracts • Company Law and Insolvency • Competition Law • Construction Law • E-commerce Law • Employment Law • Free Movement of Goods and Persons • Intellectual Property Law List B • International Dispute Resolution • International Trade Finance Law • Marine Insurance Law

Options may not always be available. For furtherinformation on which options are running and when theyrun please contact [email protected]

Medical LawCompulsory modules • Treatment: Consent and Patients' Rights• Medical Confidentiality• Legal Principles and Methodology in Medical Law• Clinical NegligenceOptional modules· Quality and

Risk Management in Health Care • The Expert Witness• Employment Issues in Health Care • Advanced Clinical Negligence Litigation (in conjunction

with Ward Hadaway)• Patients' Rights and Remedies• Mental Health and Capacity• Children: Medical and Mental Health Issues

Options may not always be available. For furtherinformation on which options are running and when theyrun please contact [email protected]

IntakesSeptember and February.

Mode of studyFull-time and Distance Learning

MaterialsComprehensive materials will be provided which includestudy manuals, revision notes, past-year questions andsuggested solutions



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