Overview

The Common Law curriculum at The University of Hong Kong extends over one academic year of full-time study. Teaching is in English and therefore candidates shall be required to have an adequate standard of English.

Programme structure

Students are required to complete the compulsory non-credit bearing course and not fewer than 72 credits, including a capstone experience in accordance with the regulations for this degree and the syllabuses. Students may also choose courses from any of the LLM specialist programmes, but in any event no more than two courses from other LLM specialist programmes.

Students who hold a law degree from a PRC university may not choose courses related to PRC law subjects, except with the approval from Programme Director and the Department Head.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Private law in common law jurisdictions
Public law in common law jurisdictions
Understanding common law
Animal law
Arbitration law
Arbitration practice, procedure and drafting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Public Law View 6 other Masters in Public Law in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

comply with the General Regulations and the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula; and
hold the degree of Bachelor of Laws with at least second class honours or equivalent qualification in a non-common law jurisdiction; and
for a candidate seeking admission based on qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

220000 HKD / year

≈ 220000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

220000 HKD / year

≈ 220000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Programme structure

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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