Hong Kong students at Birmingham Law School

LLB programmes - We can accept the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for entry to our LLB programmes with grades of 555 (with a minimum of 3 in all areas). We can accept English and Maths from the core HKDSE subjects, excluding Citizenship and Social and Development. The required grades can come from any combination of electives and/or English, Chinese and Maths.

LLB for Graduates - We require a 2:1 or equivalent in a non-law degree from a recognised institution for entry to our LLB for Graduates programme. We can also consider high 2:2s alongside relevant professional experience.

LLM programmes - We require a 2:1 or equivalent in an LLB degree from a recognised institution for entry to our LLM programmes.  Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.

English language - We can accept English from the HKDSE to meet our English proficiency requirements. We would require Level 4 overall in English, to include 3 bands at grade 4 and 1 band at grade 3. Alternatively, we ask for IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. More information can be found on our international pages.

Students with an overseas law degree looking to practice in Hong Kong will need to take the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL). In order to qualify for PCLL admission, students may be required to take Conversion Examinations.

Further information can be found on the PCLL website.

The above information is for guidance purposes. We recommend that students carry out their own research and check with the legal associations in the jurisdictions they wish to practise in for the most up-to-date information as the regulations may change.

As a Birmingham Law School student, you will benefit from our Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research, which offers a range of opportunities to increase your experience of law in action and enhance your employability. Opportunities include international work experience placements and our International Law Week, which offers a series of talks on practicing in other jurisdictions.

The mix of people, nationalities and cultures within Birmingham Law School greatly enriches the learning and teaching environment. When choosing to study at the University of Birmingham you can be assured that you will have access to all the necessary support services to make your time here fun and enjoyable, as well as educational.

Student Experience Officer

Birmingham Law School has a dedicated Student Experience Officer who works in collaboration with staff across the College to develop a range of enhancement activities for current students. The Student Experience team host a wide range of activities and initiatives designed to enhance and enrich your experience to ensure you make the most of your time at Birmingham.

Student societies

Many nationality groups form student societies during their time at the University of Birmingham. From the Hong Kong Cultural Society, which aims to promote Hong Kong culture and Cantonese language, to the Hong Kong Public Affairs and Social Services society, or HKPASS. As well as bringing students from Hong Kong together, the society also encourages its members to increase their awareness of social/political issues and engage with their local community. There are plenty of opportunities to join a vibrant community of people in one of our 300 incredible student groups, societies and associations!

Accommodation

We want you to feel at home while you are studying at Birmingham. For peace of mind when relocating around the world, we offer an accommodation guarantee scheme to our international students. Please read our terms and conditions for more information.

Advice and support

All members of Law academic staff have office hours set aside each week for students to meet them on a 1-1 basis, meaning that they are always available if you need further clarification or assistance with your studies. On arrival, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will support your personal and academic development, as well as assist with any welfare issues you might have for the duration of your study. 

There is also lots of advice and support on offer from our International Student Team, both during the application process and throughout your stay in Birmingham.

Birmingham Law School offers a range of scholarships to support international students each year.

Find out more about our LLB and LLB for Graduates Scholarships, including highlights from some of our recent scholars on our undergraduate scholarship page.

We offer several postgraduate scholarships for LLM students, including our College of Arts and Law Masters Scholarship and our Harding International Legal Scholarship. Find our more about our postgraduate funding on our postgraduate scholarship pages.

We are also delighted to be offering a generous scholarship for Hong Kong domiciled international students with the Geoffrey Ma Birmingham Hong Kong Masters Scholarship, which comprises a limited number of awards of £10,000 to provide support to students study at the University of Birmingham. 

The University also offers scholarships, including country-specific scholarships. More information on the scholarships available and further advice on funding your degree can be found on our international fees pages.