Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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Postgraduate Diplomas
Master of Laws in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Course Aims:
The objective of the degree of Master of Laws in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law is to offer a range of courses that provide a sound legal understanding of various aspects of the rapidly developing field of information technology and Intellectual Property. Subject areas will be regularly expanded and updated to ensure that students are able to understand and analyse contemporary legal issues in this area.
Candidates are required to complete eight modules, including at least two modules from each sub-stream. A candidate is required to take not less then two or up to four additional modules from the modules offered within these two sub-streams or the additional optional modules listed under this programme, which may or may not include the completion of either a two-module or one-module dissertation. A candidate may apply to choose up to two modules either from among the modules developed under the other specialist programmes or, with the approval of the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee, from module(s)/ course(s) offered within or outside the Faculty. Such application shall be approved by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee who has to be satisfied that such course(s)/ module(s) from any other Department or Departments are of equivalent standard to that or those listed in this syllabus. Candidates are required to obtain the approval of the Head(s) of the Department(s) which offer(s) the substitute course(s).
Candidates, on accepting a place, shall notify the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee of hte optional modules which they wish to follow. The selection of modules shall, however, be subject to approval by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee in the light of the availability of resources. In any academic year only some of the courses listed will be available.
Mode of Attendance:
FT: Min. 1 Year and Max. 2 Years
PT: Min 2 Years and Max. 4 Years
Entrance Requirements:
(1) A degree of Bachelor of Laws with good honours or an equivalent qualification; or
(2) Having been admitted to the professional practice of law in Hong Kong or in a territory or country other than Hong Kong; or
(3) Having obtained either the Common Professional Examination of England and Wales or the Common Professional Examination Certificate of this University with good results, provided that in either case the candidate has also obtained at least a second class honours degree of this University or from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose.
(4) Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination or submit satisfactory evidence of English proficiency if English is not their first language.
Programme Director:
General Enquires:
Ms. Pamela TamTel: (852) 2859 2953
Fax: (852) 2559 5690
Email: lawpgs@hku.hk
Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 29, 2012