Overview

Common Law course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a dynamic and exciting legal system which unites millions of people across the world, in such varied cultures as Hong Kong, Singapore, England, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, and across the United States.

Students at Common Law course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

deepen their knowledge of the common law,

complement it with the study of new subjects.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Common law: Origins and Development

Principles of Contract

Priciples of Criminal Law

Principles of Tort

Business and the Law in Hong Kong

Business Taxation: Principles and Practice

Chinese Energy Law

Chinese Environmental Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) 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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88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a qualification to practise law in the jurisdiction of the student’s residence; or

a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a degree of equivalent standing (normally in a non common law jurisdiction); or

a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject with substantial law-related working experience.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13760 HKD / year

≈ 13760 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13760 HKD / year

≈ 13760 HKD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per unit

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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Overview

Students at Common Law course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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