Discover Taylor's School of Law and Governance's research-based PhD (Law) programme—an exciting academic journey into legal theory and application. Entry to the programme is highly competitive, and we accept only a select number of candidates each year to ensure the quality of research supervision and scholarly development.
Unleash your potential as a legal scholar through independent research in areas like Corporate Laws, International Business and Trade, Healthcare and Medical Laws, and Human Rights and Liberties. Guided by a team of renowned academics, you'll sharpen your critical thinking, deepen your expertise, and emerge as a thought leader in your specialisation.
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To support your journey, you can also explore the scholarships offered here.
Note: Fees will be reviewed annually. For the avoidance of doubt, Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester.
Effective 1 July 2025, a 6% Service Tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens, applicable to all fees and charges, except International Security Deposit and EMGS application fees. Fees shown in the Fee Schedule are exclusive of the 6% Service Tax. The Service Tax rate and taxable fee components are subject to change as determined by government regulations.
As a doctoral student in law, you will embark on a research journey that will deepen your understanding of the field and make significant contributions to knowledge. Our programme is designed to provide you with a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, allowing you to thrive as a researcher and innovator.
Full time
3 – 6 years
Part time
4 – 8 years
Note: All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
At Taylor's University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.
Find out more about our research areas.
In their first year, students must complete the following modules (totalling 6 credit hours): Research Method for Social Science and either Qualitative Research Methods or Quantitative Research Methods. Students will also be required to complete Seminars on Legal Research Methods.
You will be required to publish at least one (1) indexed publication; OR at least two (2) Scopus indexed conference papers.
We offer two entry pathways for this PhD programme: normal mode and PhD by Prior Publication mode. Our PhD by Prior Publication mode provides a unique pathway for you to achieve a Doctoral award based on your existing body of work. We recognise the value of your prior publications and include them as a significant part of your submission for the Doctoral award.
IELTS 7.0 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
Note: All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department. All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
You will need to fulfil one of the below:
In addition to the above criteria, those who want to join Doctoral Degree by Retrospective or Prior Publication mode must include the below to the formal application:
The minimum language proficiency of the candidates must be determined by the HEP consistent with applicable programme standards or based on the needs of the programme, i.e., learning outcomes and the medium of instruction.
A Selection Committee must be established to review the formal application for PhD by Retrospective or Prior Publication and recommend to the Senate to obtain approval.
Criteria for published works
Note: All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Law programme has been working with some of the top Law firms in Malaysia such as:
When you've successfully completed this Doctor of Philosophy in Law programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:
Embarking on your journey towards a Doctor of Philosophy in Law marks a pivotal step in advancing your scholarly expertise and professional impact in the field of law. We are here to guide you through the application process, ensuring it is as seamless and straightforward as possible. To discover more about the procedure and the documents required, please visit our Admissions website for further information.
For Prior Publication Mode:
The minimum requirement for the award of the degree is to:
Progression tracking is done by monitoring of research progress periodically through:
