2018 / 2019 BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) AND CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN COMMON LAW (CERTHE COMMON LAW) - POLYU SPEED
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University of London
2018 / 2019
Preparatory Courses for
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and
Certificate of Higher Education
in Common Law
(CertHE Common Law)
University of London The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Professional Education and Executive
Development
A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence, The origin of the University can be traced back to 1937 with the Officially formed by PolyU in 1999, the School of Professional
respected by employers and universities worldwide. This is founding of the first publicly-funded post-secondary technical Education and Executive Development (PolyU SPEED) has been
because the University of London is one of the world’s leading institution in Hong Kong – the Government Trade School. The actively developing and delivering a wide range of
universities, internationally recognised for its high academic School was renamed the Hong Kong Technical College in 1947. professionally-oriented programmes that are relevant to
standards. This reputation is based on the outstanding In August 1972, the Hong Kong Polytechnic was formally individual advancement and wider socio-economic needs. In
teaching and research of its 18 Member Institutions and its established, taking over the campus and staff of the Hong pursuing its vision to becoming a leading self-financing
research institutes. Kong Technical College. The Institution assumed full university tertiary education institution in Hong Kong, PolyU SPEED
status in November 1994. It has a student population of nearly provides quality articulation degree programmes relevant to a
Since 1858, University of London degrees have been 28,500 in the 2016/17 academic year. range of career and professional aspirations. Besides, the
accessible to students all over the world. Alumni and students School is devoted to offering quality, flexible educational
of the University of London’s distance and flexible learning opportunities for lifelong learning.
programmes have gone on to shape the world. They include
seven Nobel Prize winners, leaders of commonwealth
countries, government ministers, renowned authors,
academics, judges and business leaders. Today, the University
of London is truly international in character with over 50,000
students in more than 180 countries studying at local teaching
institutions or online.
C OURSE FEAT URES Assessment
The Preparatory Courses for LLB and CertHE Common Law described Assessment of the LLB and CertHE Common Law is by unseen written
in this brochure prepare students for the examinations leading to the examinations. Entry for examination is arranged through the Hong
University of London awards. Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.
PolyU SPEED is the only institution in Hong Kong that is authorised to
teach the CertHE Common Law. Q ualit y Assurance
Academic direction for all the programmes offered through the
University of London is provided by Member Institutions of the
Full Lear ning and Teaching Suppor t
University. Academics at these Member Institutions develop the
The Preparatory Courses are taught by full-time faculty from syllabuses, prepare the study materials, and are responsible for the
Advance Tertiary College (ATC), Malaysia and ITC School of Laws (ITC), assessment of students. This means that overseas students benefit
Singapore. Both ATC and ITC have proven track records of producing from the academic rigour and leading-edge research undertaken by
graduates with excellent academic results. Each course consists of at the Member Institutions. This also ensures that University of London
least 60 hours of lectures and 20 hours of intensive revision. Mock qualifications are of the same high academic standard, wherever
examinations will be conducted. Students will be provided with a set they are achieved. The standard of awards made to overseas
of comprehensive lecture notes for each course in which they have students are maintained at the same level as those who studied at a
enrolled. Apart from face-to-face teaching, students will also have Member Institution of the University of London.
access to the University of London study materials and Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE). Guest lectures by academics from the For the Undergraduate Laws Programme, academic direction is
University of London for selected courses may be arranged. provided by six University of London Member Institutions with Law
Schools or Departments, collectively known as the Laws Consortium.
Students of the CertHE Common Law will have additional 6 hours of The six Member Institutions are: Birkbeck, King's College London, The
English and legal research training. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary
University of London, SOAS and University College London (UCL).
Affiliate Centres for the University of London
Graduat ion and Recognit ion
PolyU SPEED, ATC and ITC are Affiliate Centres for the University of
London since 2009. This is the highest level of recognition and On successful completion of their studies, students will be awarded a
means that in the considered view of the University of London, we University of London degree or certificate. The parchment will state that
demonstrate a sustained commitment to developing excellence in students were registered with the University of London and were awarded
respect of teaching, strategy, and support to students. a University of London degree or certificate. The University of London
logo and the Vice-Chancellor’s signature are incorporated.
Class Schedule and Venue
Classes will be conducted on weekday evenings and over weekends on
the PolyU Main Campus, PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus or PolyU West
Kowloon Campus.
I NTRODUCT ION
The LLB degree of the University of London is of international standing. Most importantly, it
allows the graduates to apply for the Hong Kong Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL)^,
the English Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to
eventually qualify as a barrister or solicitor. A high number of LLB graduates also pursue
Preparatory Courses for their careers in corporate and commercial sectors and in the civil service.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) ^ Qualified graduates are required to take conversion examinations to satisfy the prerequisites of PCLL. Successful admission into
PCLL is at the sole discretion of the course providers.
S tud y Mode and Durat ion Ent r y Requirements*
Part-time (2 to 6 years) Standard Entry (For non-degree holders)
Applicants must normally be at least 17 years
Medium of Inst r uc t ion old, have competence in English acceptable
English to the University of London, and have passes in
• 2 A-level subjects in HKALE and 3
P rogramme S t r uc ture* subjects at Grade C or above in HKCEE; or
Standard Entry (For non-degree holders) • 2 Category A subjects at Level 3 or above
Students are required to complete a total and 3 other Category A subjects at Level 2
of 12 modules. or above in HKDSE.
Graduate Entry (For degree holders) Graduate Entry (For degree holders)
Students with an undergraduate degree To be eligible for admission to the Graduate
awarded by an institution acceptable to the Entry, applicants are required to hold an
University of London may follow a shorter undergraduate degree awarded by an
route. Students are required to complete a institution acceptable to the University of
total of 9 modules. London.
All Graduates Entry students must enrol on Each application will be considered on an
the online course ‘Law Skills for Graduates’ individual basis and the decision on
upon first registration. admission will be taken at the discretion of
the University of London.
Compulsory/Core Modules
• Legal System and Method Examinat ions
(for Standard Entry only)
• Contract Law The LLB examinations are usually held in
• Criminal Law May/June and October each year. Students
• Public Law need to apply for entry to the examinations.
• Tort Law Application for entry to the examinations
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory can be made through the University of
London Student Portal and the Hong Kong
Optional Modules*
Examinations and Assessment Authority
• Equity and Trusts# website.
• EU Law#
• Property Law#
Course Fee^
• Civil and Criminal Procedure
• Commercial Law Course fee includes the cost of lectures,
• Company Law intensive revision workshops, special
• Evidence guest lectures, marking of assignments
#Compulsory/Core modules for students who are seeking a and mock examination scripts, lecture
Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales. notes and revision planner.
• Enrolment for 5 courses: HK$40,500
This programme offers great flexibility to • Enrolment for 4 courses: HK$33,900
LIBRARY PRIVILEGE students. Students are able to tailor their • Enrolment for 3 courses: HK$27,000
studies by choosing a minimum of 1 • Enrolment for 2 courses: HK$19,500
Registered students will be issued module to a maximum of 4 modules each • Enrolment for single course: HK$11,200
library cards with borrowing rights year. Students are allowed to take a ^The above tuition fees exclude payments to the University of
at the Pao Yue-kong Library on the maximum of 5 modules in their final year of London and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment
Authority.
PolyU Main Campus. study.
* More information about the programme structure, course syllabuses, entry requirements are provided in the prospectus of the University of
London, which can be downloaded from the website at www.london.ac.uk.
I NTRODUCT ION
PolyU SPEED is the only institution in Hong Kong authorised to teach the CertHE Common
Preparatory Courses for Law. It provides an opportunity for students who:
Certificate of • satisfy the normal entry requirements for the LLB degree to reach first year
undergraduate level but without committing to a full degree; or
Higher Education in • intend to take the LLB degree but would like to gain a recognised intermediate award; or
Common Law • may not have had the chance to meet the above requirements but can demonstrate that
they have the ability, motivation and maturity to study at this level.
(CertHE Common Law)
S tud y Mode and Durat ion The University of London may refuse
Part-time (1 to 5 years) permission to sit an examination to a
student who has not satisfied the
Medium of Inst r uc t ion attendance requirement.
English
Examinat ions
P rogramme S t r uc ture* The CertHE Common Law examinations are
LIBRARY PRIVILEGE usually held in May/June and October each
The CertHE Common Law consists of 4 year. Students need to apply for entry to the
Registered students will be issued compulsory modules. Students may choose examinations. Application for entry to the
library cards with borrowing rights to register for a minimum of 1 module and a examinations can be made through the
at the Pao Yue-kong Library on the maximum of 4 modules each year. University of London Student Portal and the
PolyU Main Campus. Compulsory Modules Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment
• Legal System and Method Authority website.
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law The standard of the examination for the
• Public Law CertHE Common Law is the same as that for
the first year examination of the LLB
degree. Upon completion of the CertHE
Ent r y Requirements*
Common Law, students may progress to the
Applicants must normally be 18 years old or second year of the LLB (Standard Entry).
above before 1 September in the year of
registration and have a good command of Course Fee^
English.
Course fee includes the cost of lectures,
Applicants may be required to attend an intensive revision workshops, special
admission interview and to sit for a written guest lectures, marking of assignments
test. Admission will be entirely at the and mock examination scripts, lecture
discretion of PolyU SPEED based on the notes and revision planner.
guidelines laid down by the University of • Enrolment for 4 courses: HK$33,900
London. • Enrolment for 3 courses: HK$27,000
• Enrolment for 2 courses: HK$19,500
At tendance Requirement • Enrolment for single course: HK$11,200
^The above course fees exclude payments to the University of
Students must comply with the attendance London and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment
requirement and attend at least 70% of the Authority.
classes for each enrolled course.
* More information about the programme structure, course syllabuses, entry requirements are provided in the prospectus of the University of
London, which can be downloaded from the website at www.london.ac.uk.
F EES AND FINANCI AL ASSISTANCE Course Fees The Preparatory Courses are offered on a self-financed basis. According to the PolyU SPEED’s policy, course fees paid are not refundable, except for cases of unsuccessful applications or course cancellation. Fees paid and places allocated on courses are not transferrable. Financial Assistance Local students pursuing the Preparatory Courses may apply for financial assistance under the Government’s Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) if necessary. The loan is non-means-tested and interest is charged at the Government’s no-gain-no-loss rate to be reviewed on a monthly basis. Detailed information about ENLS can be obtained from the website of the Government’s Student Finance Office at www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo.
A DMISSION ENQUIRIES School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) Room QR802, 8/F, Core R The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom Kowloon Office Hours Mondays to Fridays : 8:30 am – 7:15 pm Saturdays : 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Sundays and Public Holidays : Closed General Enquiries Telephone : 3400 2828 E-mail : splondu@speed-polyu.edu.hk Website : www.speed-polyu.edu.hk Programme Director : Dr Danny Choong Telephone : 3400 2684 E-mail : spdanny@speed-polyu.edu.hk Programme Leader : Mr Kevin Leong Telephone : 3400 2491 E-mail : spkevin@speed-polyu.edu.hk Programme Officer : Ms June Tang Telephone : 3400 8209 E-mail : tytang@speed-polyu.edu.hk Assistant Programme Officer : Ms Amy Yau Telephone : 3400 2836 E-mail : hyyau@speed-polyu.edu.hk Administrative Assistant : Ms Connie Wong Telephone : 3400 2830 School of Professional Education and Executive Development is operated by College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited which is an affiliate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The preparatory courses mentioned in this brochure are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance in Hong Kong. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this brochure at the time of publication, the School cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The School reserves the right to make variations to the contents of this brochure and to change or withdraw the courses described herein. This brochure is for reference only and does not constitute any contractual obligation on the part of the School. Published in April 2018
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