| Academic Year of Entry | 2023/24 |
| Mode of Funding | Government funded |
| Admission Code |
1123 Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Bachelor of Laws |
| Mode of Study | Full time |
| Indicative Intake Target | |
| Normal Duration of Programme | 5 years |
| Tuition Fee | Click here for more information |
| General Enquiries |
The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School’s mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through co-operation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benefit of the entire Hong Kong community.
The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School’s mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through co-operation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benefit of the entire Hong Kong community.
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:
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Credit Units |
Criminology |
Laws |
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Gateway Education |
30 |
Distributional areas (12 credit units) GE 1401 University English (3 credit units) Discipline-specific GE English (3 credit units) -- GE2411 Legal English GE1501 Chinese Civilisation (3 credit units) College-specified courses (9 credit units) |
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Major Requirement |
102 |
Core (39 credit units) |
Core (54 credit units) |
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Professional Qualification / Minor |
12 / |
12 credit units of four PCLL pre-requisite courses or 15 – 18 credit units for Other Minor |
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Free Elective |
Remaining units |
Any course |
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Total |
150 |
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Students will procure knowledge and skills necessary to undertake managerial and executive responsibilities in a wide range of professions, including policing, crime prevention, security services, correctional services, conflict resolution, and the operation of non-governmental organizations. Many opportunities will be provided for students to develop an interest in discovery and innovation to benefit society through crime control and reduction.
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong.
