TWO UNIVERSITIES. TWO CITIES. ONE EXPERIENCE.
Northumbria University is proud to partner with Brickfields Asia College (BAC), offering students a progression route to complete their degree at our Newcastle Campus.
With courses available across Law, Business, Design and more, you'll benefit from real-world learning, exceptional academic support and a vibrant international student community in a study city ranked 5th in the UK and 43rd worldwide (QS Best Student Cities 2027).
Ensure you register your interest to be notified when September 2027 applications open.
LPQB RECOGNISED STUDY
Law LLB (Hons) at Northumbria is recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) of Malaysia, providing you with a trusted pathway to legal practice in Malaysia. This recognition allows graduates to pursue a qualification through the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) or progression to the Bar Course at Northumbria.
The LPQB regulates entry into the Malaysian legal profession under the Legal Profession Act 1976. An LPQB-recognised law degree is essential for students intending to qualify as lawyers in Malaysia.
A Trusted Path: Northumbria provides a trusted path to practice law in Malaysia with 30 years of LPQB recognition.
Student Satisfaction: In the National Student Survey 2026, over 94% of Law students surveyed positively rated the learning resources on their course and Northumbria is ranked 12th out of 111 UK Law providers for learnning resources.
Guaranteed Real-world Learning: We guarantee real-world learning on every undergraduate course at Northumbria. Our multi-award-winning Student Law Offices allows students to handle real cases under supervision and provide pro bono advice, alongside simulated court work, advocacy practice, and client interaction.
Research-Led: Law at Northumbria is ranked 7th in the UK for Research Power (REF 2021), meaning you'll be taught by academics shaping real legal thinking and policy.
Modern Facilities: £70 million state-of-the-art city centre location provides an outstanding learning environment with professional facilities including courtrooms and an onsite law practice library, in addition to the Student Law Office.
DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMMES
Completing your degree at Northumbria as part of your 1+2 or 2+1 pathway.
Degree Transfer Programme, Top-Up Course/Degree and Completion Award are all terms for courses that permit advanced entry onto an undergraduate degree at Northumbria.
If you're visiting this page from BAC, you wilkl be most familiar with the term Degree Transfer Programme which refers to studying a 1+2 or 2+1 programme that involves completing your degree at Northumbria.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, the Southeast Asia Hub are on hand to help any students looking to progress to Northumbria top study a Degree Transfer Programme or Top-Up course.
Get in touch with the team at malaysiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk or call +(60)3 9213 0662 to arrange an online or in-person appointment at the office.
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Page last updated 28/08/26
