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Programme Information 

This dual degree of Bachelor of Laws at HKU and Bachelor of Laws at PKU shall normally require ten semesters of full-time study, i.e. five academic years of full-time study. Students admitted to this dual degree programme at HKU will spend the first two and a half years at HKU and a further two and a half years at PKU. Upon successful completion of the entire programme at both HKU and PKU, candidates will obtain an LLB degree from the respective institutions, i.e. HKU LLB (common law jurisdiction) and PKU LLB (civil law jurisdiction).

To complete the curriculum, a student shall pass in courses totalling at least 174 credits in value in the first two and a half years of study at HKU, and satisfy the curriculum requirements for the following two and a half years at PKU, which is equivalent to 126 HKU credits in value.

Students admitted at HKU shall follow the following syllabus:

First Year (66 credits)
42 credits in Professional law courses
12 credits in Language enhancement courses
12 credits in Common Core course

Second Year (72 credits)
72 credits in Professional law courses

Third Year (first semester) (36 credits)
36 credits in disciplinary electives

Third Year (second semester), Fourth and Fifth Year (at PKU) (equivalent to 126 HKU credits)

  • Common and Foundational Courses: 38 credits
      – University-wide Compulsory Common Education Courses: 18 credits
      – Disciplinary Foundational Courses: 20 credits
  • Disciplinary Compulsory courses: 38 credits
  • Disciplinary Elective courses: 15 credits
  • Graduation Internship: 2 credits
  • Graduation Dissertation: 3 credits

Admissions

This dual degree programme looks for high-quality applicants from either Hong Kong or Mainland China for admission. Eligible Hong Kong applicants should submit their application via HKU Law, whereas mainland students sitting for GaoKao should apply for this dual degree programme via PKU Law.

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission into this dual degree programme, applicants must satisfy ALL of the following criteria:

  • Hold a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents 港澳居民來往內地通行證 (Home Return Permit 回鄉證) and are not a student from Macau;
  • Complete senior high schooling in Hong Kong; and
  • Have a high level of proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese (Putonghua) and English.

*Mainland students with international qualifications (IB, GCE A-level etc.) obtained from China are NOT eligible for this dual degree programme.

Entry requirements:

(i) Via JUPAS scheme

  • English and best five HKDSE subjects, including category A subjects and M1/M2 with at least an overall score of 42;
  • Attained (A) in Citizenship and Social Development;
  • at least Level 5 in English; and
  • no score lower than Level 4 in the best five subjects.

Note: Conversion of HKDSE grades into scores:
Level 5** = 8.5, 5* = 7, 5 = 5.5, 4= 4, 3 =3, 2 = 2, 1 = 1, unclassified/others = 0.

(ii) Via non-JUPAS scheme

  • GCE A levels: Minimum grades 3A*; or
  • IB Diploma: 41 points with no score lower than 6 in each examined subject, and at least a score of 19 points in three higher level subjects; or
  • an equivalent standard in an alternative qualification which satisfies the University of Hong Kong entry requirements.

Applications 

JUPAS applicants applying the programme based on the strength of HKDSE should complete the following by 23:59 (Hong Kong Time) on 31 January of the calendar year in which entry is sought:

  • Submit a JUPAS application with the HKU LLB programme (i.e. JUPAS Code JS6406) listed as one of their Band A choices; AND
  • Submit a separate online application form for this dual degree programme; AND
  • Submit the following documents via Qualtrics no later than 23:59 (Hong Kong Time) on February 9, 2025.
      – Two separate personal statements, in both Chinese and English, for this dual degree programme
      – School reference letter
      – Official predicted grades report
      – Senior secondary academic transcripts

Non-JUPAS applicants applying the programme based on recognized examinations other than GaoKao1 should complete the following by 23:59 (Hong Kong Time) on 31 January of the calendar year in which entry is sought:

  • Submit a non-JUPAS application with the HKU LLB programme (i.e. Non-JUPAS code 6406) placed as the first choice; AND
  • Indicate their choice for this programme in the “Dual Degree and University Collaborative Programmes” section under the “Choice of Programme” tab in the HKU online application form.

1 Candidates applying on the strength of GaoKao must apply through PKU

Notes for all applicants

  • There is no separate JUPAS or non-JUPAS code for the HKU-PKU Dual Degree Programme in Law.
  • Applicants who have applied for this programme and for the HKU LLB programme will be considered for both programmes.
  • In view of a small annual intake for each university, admission to this rigorous, challenging and demanding programme will be highly selective. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an admissions interview by the Panel comprising HKU Law and PKU Law members in late March / early April.
  • Personal statement submitted via email shall not be entertained.
  • Late applications will not be considered.
  • All information regarding this Dual Degree is subject to change without prior notice. Please check the website for the information of this programme from time to time.

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Last update: 4 November, 2024