Doctor of Philosophy in Law Study Plan (1909)

I. Program Duration

This Program is applicable to the Ph.D candidates matriculated since 2019 academic year onwards. The normal study period for this program is 3 years and the maximum study period is 6 years (Students admitted in or before academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan).

II. Study Mode

Lectures

III. Medium of Instruction

Chinese and English

IV. Admission Requirements

Master degree in Law(s) or related fields.

V. Academic Field

Law

VI. Course Structure

Table 1: Core courses (9 Credits)

Table 2: Major core courses (6 Credits)

Table 3: Elective courses (4 Credits)

Table 4: Other core courses (18 Credits)

Table 5: Dissertation (10 Credits)

VII. Teaching Requirements

1. Students are required to complete 47 credits, including 3 core courses in Table 1 (9 credits), 2 major core courses in Table 2 (6 credits), 2 elective courses in Table 3 (4 credits), 4 other core courses in Table 4 (18 credits) and dissertation in Table 5 (10 credits).
2. Students’ performances will be graded according to their course discussions, reports and exam marks.
3. After completing required courses, students can start writing the thesis proposal. Students can continue their dissertation research and writing upon completion of thesis proposal defense.
4. Students are required to complete a research dissertation which is no less than 100,000 words and pass the dissertation oral defense.

VIII. Study Time

1. The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for dissertation composition is 24 months.
2. In general, classes will be arranged from Monday to Friday night.

IX. Graduation Requirements

Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Doctoral Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:

1. Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding dissertation)
2. Abided by the regulations of the University
3. Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed

Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.

※ In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.