Overview

The diverse range of courses enables students to (1) understand the international human rights legal framework, (2) reflect on key human rights challenges from global, regional, and domestic perspectives, and (3) apply their knowledge to advocate for real change.

The Human Rights curriculum from The University of Hong Kong covers human rights law but draws on other disciplines such as history, politics, philosophy, and sociology to ensure the law is understood in context. It also has a clinical option so students can apply what they learn in practice.

Teachers have included renowned experts in the field from around the world including eminent scholars, judges, United Nations (UN) human rights mandate holders, and heads of non-governmental organisations.

Programme structure

Students are required to complete 72 credits, including three 9-credit compulsory courses and a capstone experience in accordance with the regulations and syllabus. 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human rights: history, theory and politics
International and regional protection of human rights
National protection of human rights
Administrative law and governance in China
Advanced legal theory
Armed conflict, humanitarian law and human rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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

International Law Master of Laws (LLM) Terrorism & Security

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the programme, applicants shall:
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 of this University, or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose; or
hold the degree in a discipline other than law with at least second class honours of this University, or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and have at least two years of relevant experience and/or professional qualifications;

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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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Non-residents

198000 HKD / year

≈ 198000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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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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