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Legal Translation

Open University of Hong Kong
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jul, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location 九龍 Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language English

Program Overview

The Legal Translation at Open University of Hong Kong is a MA programme in Law over 12 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 Legal Translation 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Legal Translation programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:

  1. Solicitor / Barrister
  2. Legal Counsel
  3. Policy Advisor
  4. Legal Researcher
  5. Compliance Officer
  6. International Arbitrator

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Principles of Translation
  2. Hong Kong Legal System and Legal English
  3. Translation and the Use of Chinese in Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized tertiary education institution, or the equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Open University of Hong Kong directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Open University of Hong Kong

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Open University of Hong Kong

九龍 Kowloon, Hong Kong

Open University of Hong Kong is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months