MA Law (Conversion)
MA Law (Conversion)
Overview
Master of Arts in Law conversion course is a specially designed postgraduate degree for non-law graduates who want to gain a general legal qualification at Master’s level. As an internationally recognised qualification, a Law Master’s is a great addition to your portfolio. With a strong level of support from the start, this course is a great introduction to law if you hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Successful completion of the MA Law (Conversion) qualifies you to progress on to study the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to become a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to become a barrister.
With the MA Law (Conversion) qualification, you will develop core legal skill and a solid understanding of the foundation areas of legal knowledge, alongside options for further specialist study. You will also gain a deeper understanding of law and legal reasoning and access to a broad range of careers.
Duration
- 12 months (Full-time)
- Up to 26 months (Part-time)
Information at a Glance
Commencement Date:
The Application of Intake:
Sep/Oct 2024 intake
Tuition fee
HK$166,350Medium of Instruction:
EnglishMode of Instruction:
Face-to-face
The University of Law
Renowned History
• One of the UK’s longest-established specialist providers of legal education since 1876
Teaching Quality
• Courses are taught by qualified lawyers. Students will also benefit from practical training other than just theoretical teaching
• Access to a number of opportunities to work on cases while studying
Powerful Networking
• UK’s largest legal alumni group with over 90,000 members. The University of Law Hong Kong Alumni Network (HKAN) has a strong alumni database, including qualified lawyers from the Hong Kong, United Kingdom and other Asia Pacific countries
• Working with 90 of the top 100 UK law firms
• Close links with a wide range of barristers’ chambers
Promising Career
• Providing students with the best employability service including professional advice, practical experience and links to the profession to help our students to succeed in their career goals
Flexible Study Options
• Both full-time and part-time options are available
Details
Designed specifically for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level, the MA Law (Conversion) gives you the opportunity to learn the practical legal skills of analysis and critical evaluation, alongside a range of transferable skills such as research and presentation skills, in a practical and interactive way. To ensure a smooth transition from previous non-law studies, a pre-course programme is required for all students through which you will be able to get support in learning about legal methods. This enables you to be ready to get started on your legal studies as soon as the course begins.
On completion of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your studies to become a solicitor or barrister in the UK, whilst obtaining a Master’s award, which will be highly attractive to employers in a variety of disciplines. This course is the perfect choice if you wish to keep your career options open.
English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including Retained EU Law) module requires 25 hours of pre-course study, through guided units with all materials provided online.
| Modules | Credits |
| English Legal System and Constitutional Law (including Retained EU Law) | 15 |
| Tort Law | 15 |
| Contract Law | 15 |
| Criminal Law | 15 |
| Administrative Law and Human Rights | 15 |
| Land Law | 15 |
| Trusts | 15 |
| Law of Organisations | 15 |
| Skills and Behaviours | Non-credit-bearing |
| Dissertation in Law Module (8,000 words) | 60 |
Testimonials
Tuition
HKD$ 166,350
Hong Kong Campus Award*
A 10% tuition fee reduction will apply to all students studying ULaw undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Hong Kong in 2023-2024.
Hong Kong Early Bird Discount*
A 5% tuition fee reduction will be offered to the eligible students studying ULaw undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 2023-2024. To enjoy this offer, applicants need to have accepted the admission offer for ULaw Hong Kong face-to-face courses before the date listed below.
1 December 2023- for courses starting from January 2024 to March 2024
(* Terms and Conditions apply. Please refer to the University website for details.)
Admission
Application Period
The Programme has 2 intakes each year and commences in January and September.
For full-time PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), you can apply online through the Central Applications Board (lawcab). Apply now
For admission to part-time postgraduate law programmes, please submit your application to The University of Law directly. Apply now
Applications are considered on a first-come, first served basis.
Entry Requirements
- Students are required to possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent qualifications.
- English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Please note that non-local students can only undertake full-time courses. Part-time study is not permitted due to Hong Kong Immigration Department regulations.
Enquiry
Course Details
| Dr Sonia Lee | |
| Phone: | 2774 8536 |
| Email: | sonialee@hkma.org.hk |
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.