The programme is open to students from all backgrounds, including students studying arts, science and commerce. Students will be given preference for admission if they list BSocSc(Govt&Laws) as their choice in Band A, but other applications will not be excluded if there are vacant places.

PROGRAMME AIMS AND FEATURES

The Department of Politics and Public Administration (PPA) and the Department of Law have jointly offered this degree programme since 1999-2000. The programme enables students to earn two degrees upon completion. The programme consists of a combination of Social Sciences and Law courses, the former involving courses mainly from the Department of Politics and Public Administration. In addition, courses in language, general education and information technology will be required.

Satisfactory completion of the first three years in the programme leads to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws). Students may then decide whether to undertake two years of additional studies in Law, leading to the award of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

Fees Implication

Students who decide to undertake additional studies in Law to obtain the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree should note that this portion of the programme is offered on a self-funded basis, and that the tuition fees will be higher than the standard fees charged for Government-funded programmes.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates will be well equipped to pursue careers in government, politics, public corporations, community organisations, journalism, and the private sector. Alternatively, they can undertake postgraduate studies in Politics and Public Administration or Law. Graduates with the LLB degree may also, if they wish, apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) programme, designed for law graduates who intend to practise as lawyers in Hong Kong, provided that they have taken and passed the required prerequisites.

Email:	bssgl@hku.hk
Website:	http://www.hku.hk/ppaweb