UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
DEPARTMENT OF EXTRA MURAL STUDIES
| DEGREE PREPARATION (ACCESS) COURSES
students to a level where they can
and examination skills. The provision of learning packs for the course, regular lectures and compulsory written assignments throughout the course are aimed at educat These are part-time courses designed to prepare students who have no or few formal qualifications but successfully attempt a degree level programme. who wish to be able to take a degree course in the future. The courses are suitable for adult learners. The Certificate programme serves several functions:
exempt from the general entrance. returning to education as well as school leavers who wish to take up a job but who at the same time) At the end of the two year programme students
LL.B. ́external and all other degree. desire to continue study by the part-time mode. The two main degree access courses offered are in the requirements of the University of London for entry
programmes offered by the University of London's Extern Division. areas of Law and Economics.
Students who complete the access programme will be given guaranteed places on the London University
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS The Extra Mural Studies Department
Walkthe University of Hong Kong is the only accredited institution LL.B. intermediate courses held by H.K.U. 's Extra Maral studies Department,
enter the Part II course with a view taking the Institute's fellowship examinations and ultimately in Hong Kong to offer this course to prepare students for the London University Diploma in Economics 2) It satisfies Part I of the Institute of Legal Excutives Certificate programme and enables students to
the part-time study mode and will be of two years
qualifying as a solicitor. work involves them in issues concerning
examinations. The course is offered by way duration. It will be of particular interest econoinic, financial, commercial and social policy.
At the end of year one the University of Hong Kong E.M.S. cerficate in Mathematics and Sociology will be awarded to successful students.
Course Structure
Part I(1 duration)
year
Mathematics-
Either Introduction to Sociology
or Structure of International Society
English for Special Purposes/Study Skills
Part 1 (1 year duration)
Economics
3) The qualification is accepted by the University of Hong Kong's Law Faculty as satisfying the entrance requirements for the full time LL.B. law degree provided the applicant is over 25 at the time of
pplication.
PUBL
Either Elements of Statistics.
or Introductory Social and Economic Stitistics. English for Special Purposes/Study Skills
At the end of year two the London University Diploma in Economics is awarded. Holders of the Diploma may then enter directly into the Second year of the University of London's B.Sc. Economics degree programme, which is offered by way of part-time study at the University of Hong Kong's E.M.S. Department.
Course Tuition
The course will be taught by a combination of lectures and tutorials backed up by a series of revision sessions. Special classes in English for Special Purposes will be held. Revision sessions will be taught mainly by staff from London School of Economics.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must possess a credit pass in Mathematics in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (or equivalent). Preferences are given to those applicants who have a good command of English, continuous work record which indicates career progression and to those who have completed post-secondary academic courses.
Course Application and Fees
The closing date for applications is September 2, 1991 and the course fee is $5,940.
LL.B. DEGREE ACCESS PROGRAMME-CERTIFICATES IN LEGAL STUDIES
The Certificates course is aimed at introducing students to the study of law and to prépare them for formal training in law and legal practice for future career development. The course has been specially designed to assist students who have had no formal further education and the compulsory course unit on Study Skills and English for Legal Studies will direct itself towards improving students communication
Studs complete the two year programme can use the qualification as an entrance eyuifement for full-time law degree studies in the United Kingdom. H.K.U. (E.M.S.) has a special relationship with many Universities and Polytechnics in the United Kingdom and places will be allocated to students who pass the two year certificate programme..
: Course Format
Year I
Law I
Practice 1A & B
Entry Requirements
English for Legal Studies
Year II Law II
Practice 2A & B
English for Legal Studies
There are no formal entry requirements. However, students should have a proficiency in English demonstrated by, for example, a pass in English in the H.K.C.E.E. or other similar qualification, or on the basis of their business, commercial, academic or other experience. Course Application and Fees
The closing date for applications is October 8. However, students should apply early as the course is popular、The course fee is $5,500.
Course Enrolments
Application forms and further particulars for courses are obtainable from:
(i)
Department of Extra Mural Studies,
University of Hong Kong, 9/F., and 15/F., Shun Tak Centre, West Tower,
200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. Telephone Inquiries
Law Programmes Economics Programmes
8584606
8592783
(ii)Department of Extra Mural Studies,
University of Hong Kong.
G/F., Main Building, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.