Overview

This includes topics such as the legal implications of artificial intelligence, big data, data mining, regulation of Internet platforms, 3-D printing, outer space technologies, nanotech, fintech, protection of computer programmes and algorithms, digital remixes and user-generated contents, online streaming, green-tech, and biotechnologies (including genetic modifications and stem cell research).

Subject areas of the Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law programme at The University of Hong Kong will be regularly expanded and updated to ensure that students are able to understand and analyse contemporary legal issues in this area.

Programme structure

Candidates are required to complete 72 credits, including at least two 9-credit core courses and a capstone experience in accordance with the regulations and syllabus. Candidates 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.

Candidates who do not hold an undergraduate degree in law shall be required to complete, amongst the eight 9-credit courses of this programme, up to two 9-credit courses of foundational law courses at the time of admission.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law
Law and the internet
China information technology and electronic commerce law
Copyright and Creativity
Intellectual property and information technology
Patent Law

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

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

72-78

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Information Technology (IT) Master of Laws (LLM)

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

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; or
have obtained either the Common Professional Examination of England and Wales or the Common Professional Examination Certificate of this University provided that in either case, the candidate has also obtained a degree 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;

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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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