HKU SPACE is a University of London Recognised Teaching Centre in Hong Kong offering preparation courses for its LLB and the Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law programmes. 

The University of London Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law programme is designed for students who wish to gain knowledge in aspects relevant to English commercial law and practice, but do not wish to register for the full LLB degree.  The Graduate Diploma is a qualification in its own right and one of the University of London undergraduate programmes in law.  Academic direction for these programme is provided by six University of London Colleges with Law Schools or Departments, collectively known as the Laws Consortium.  The six Colleges are: Birkbeck, King’s College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and University College London (UCL).   For more information on the University of London visit: https://london.ac.uk/   

HKU SPACE offers a package of preparation courses at a favourable fee for the University of London Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law students intending to take examinations in the following modules: 

Two compulsory modules:	Optional module:
Contract law	Company law
Commercial law	Intellectual Property *

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

For information about the Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law visit: https://london.ac.uk/courses/commercial-law

 

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON REGISTRATIONS

 Students who wish to take the Graduate Diploma in Law examinations must register as overseas students with University of London by 1 October 2023 and then register for the specific examinations in good time.  New registration for all University of London are processed in Hong Kong by HKU SPACE. Separate registration and examination entry fees are payable to University of London and to the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). 

 

University of London (Admissions Office)  

 

Registration period

Entry requirement

• Hold an acceptable Bachelor’s or Associate degree/ Master’s degree/UK qualification Level 5 or Level 6 award
• Meet the English language requirements

Two examination periods in each academic year

 

FEES

Payable to University of London

Students will pay a non-refundable application fee upon applying for the Graduate Diploma programme.  Once accepted, an initial registration fee, module fees and examination fees are payable to the University.  Please visit the University of London website for more details: https://london.ac.uk/courses/commercial-law#fees

 

Enroling HKU SPACE Preparation Courses 

HKU SPACE have been providing Preparation Courses designed for students taking University of London law exams for more than five decades.  Preparation Courses are open to the Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law students and are offered on a "first-come-first-served" basis.  The tuition package is made up of main and revision lectures.  There are also exam skills seminars, voluntary take-home assignments and mock exams for selected modules.  Lectures are taught mostly by leading academics and teachers from major UK law schools largely on a block basis. Attendance on the preparation courses greatly improve the chances of success in the exams.  

Application Code	Course Title
SC494A	Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law Preparation Courses (University of London)

Visas

Please note that the Preparation Courses are intended for those having the right to live and study in Hong Kong and it is the responsibility of applicants to determine their eligibility to study.  Please refer to “Notes to Non-local Applicants” on the HKU SPACE application for enrolment form.

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$31,000 (One year to finish all four prep courses)