Program Overview
The Laws at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a MPhil programme in Law over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Laws programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Title of the research;
- Research objectives;
- Major problem(s) to be explored;
- Review of the literature in the field;
- Research methodologies to be used; and
- Expected contribution of the resulting thesis to learning in the field of law.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with first class honours or upper second class honours awarded by a recognized university; or
- possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or a Master of Laws (LLM) degree awarded by a recognized university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; or
- possess an equivalent degree (including non-law related) awarded by a recognized tertiary educational institution.
Applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement by:
- possessing a Bachelors degree awarded by a recognized university in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country, or taught primarily in the English Language;
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sha Tin District, China
public research university in Hong Kong established in 1963
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
