Master of Laws in Criminal Justice Study Plan

I. Program Duration

The normal study period of Master of Laws in Criminal Justice program is 2 years, the maximum study period is 3 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

IV. Admission Requirements

Bachelor degree

V. Academic Field

Law

VI. Course Structure (45 Credits)

VII. Teaching Requirements

1. Students are required to complete 45 credits, including 10 Core courses (30 credits) and Thesis (15 credits).
2. Students’ performances will be graded according to their course discussions, reports and exam marks.
3. Students have to complete a research thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.

VIII. Study Time

1. The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and the duration for thesis writing is 12 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 Master’s 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 thesis)
2. Abided by the regulations of the University
3. Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed

If the students pass all former 10 core courses required above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/ she only can get a completion certificate.

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.