The School of Law and the Department of Computer Science are renowned internationally for the strengths of their respective disciplines. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies presents novel legal and ethical challenges. This changing landscape creates a growing demand and a critical need for legal professionals who possess both a deep understanding of legal principles and a strong technical foundation in computer science, particularly AI.

To meet this need, this double degree exposes students to interdisciplinary approaches, enabling them to draw meaningful connections between law and technology. By bridging the gap between these fields, the programme prepares students to thrive in an evolving professional environment and respond effectively to the demands of modern legal practice. Consequently, graduates will be uniquely equipped to navigate complex legal challenges in a technology-driven landscape, significantly enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.
 

Students will enrol in a number of courses offered by CS (computer science courses) and SLW (law courses) in all semesters in the five-year programme, to complete a minimum requirement of 158 credit units (including 58 credit units for CS and AI courses and 57 credit units for law courses). In line with the University’s tuition fees policy, any extra credit units exceeding 144 completed in the first four years and any credit units taken in the fifth year of study and beyond will be charged on a self-financing basis.

Suggested Study Plan for Year 1 study

The double degree will provide students with valuable skills applicable in various sectors, including law firms, tech companies, and government, while preparing them for a career at the intersection of law and technology. Students will receive a well-rounded education from our faculty, which includes distinguished teachers and scholars from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, the UK, Australia, India, and Malaysia. In addition, students will have the opportunity to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all around the world.

Students who complete the Law Major and two additional specific law electives (6 credits) will satisfy the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL).

The BSc in Computer Science programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Based on the Seoul Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from the equivalent bodies in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the US.

• Enjoying overseas exchange opportunities at universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the U.S.;

• Having the opportunity to take a credit-bearing law course at University College, Oxford (U.K.) and The University of Melbourne in the summer*

        * subject to confirmation

• Extensive scholarships and financial support are provided to students for participation in the overseas-learning activities, mooting competitions and overseas placement.

• CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents are available to JUPAS and Non-JUPAS entrants.

School of Law 
College of Computing
Department of Computer Science
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

The School of Law and the Department of Accountancy are internationally renowned for the strengths of their respective disciplines. Their work is linked with the financial and corporate sectors, which often have legal disputes that can only be solved by those with a detailed knowledge of accounting. Students in the double degree programme will acquire wide-ranging legal knowledge and skills that will enable them to progress to professional legal training, and will also acquire foundational knowledge that can assist them to qualify as accountants. The graduates of the double degree programme, the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy, benefit from a rigorous legal education combined with solid academic training in accounting within a global business mindset.  It is thus expected that they will be highly sought after for positions in the commercial and financial sectors.

Students will enrol in a number of courses offered by AC (accounting courses) and SLW (law courses) in all semesters in the five-year programme, to complete a minimum requirement of 151 credit units (including 48 credit units for accounting and business courses and 57 credit units for law courses). In line with the University’s tuition fees policy, any extra credit units exceeding 144 completed in the first four years and any credit units taken in the fifth year of study and beyond will be charged on a self-financing basis.

Suggested Study Plan for Year 1 study

The double degree will prepare students for a career in the legal and financial sectors, and they will also have the option to become a legal professional. Students will receive a well-rounded education from our staff, which includes distinguished teachers and scholars from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, the UK, Australia, India, and Malaysia. In addition, students will have the opportunity to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all around the world.

Students who complete the Law Major and two additional specific law electives (6 credits) will satisfy the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL).

In accordance with the professional accreditation guidelines, after commencement of the double degree programme requests for accreditation will be submitted to professional bodies, e.g., The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), to obtain the same professional accreditation as the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy programme.

• Enjoying overseas exchange opportunities at universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the U.S.;

• Having the opportunity to take a credit-bearing law course at University College Oxford (U.K.) in the summer*;

• Professional development opportunities for students to participate in business case competitions, professional seminars, and credit-bearing professional internship courses offered by the Department of Accountancy.

        * subject to confirmation

• Extensive scholarships and financial support are provided to students for participation in the overseas-learning activities, mooting competitions and overseas placement.

• CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents are available to JUPAS and Non-JUPAS entrants.

School of Law 
College of Business 
Department of Accountancy 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents