I. Program Duration
This normal study period of Master of Laws 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 and English
IV. Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree in Laws
V. Academic Field
Law
VI. Course Structure
Table 1: Core courses (9 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLLZ01 |
JURISPRUDENCE AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW |
3 |
MLLZ02 |
COMPARATIVE LAW |
3 |
MLLZ03 |
EUROPEAN UNION LAW |
3 |
Table 2: Major core courses (9 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
JURISPRUDENCE |
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MLLA01 |
CONTEMPORARY LEGAL THOUGHTS IN THE WEST |
3 |
MLLA02 |
CHINESE LEGAL CULTURE |
3 |
MLLA03 |
THE LEGAL SYSTEMS OF CONTEMPORARY GREATER CHINA |
3 |
COMPARATIVE LAW |
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MLLB01 |
ROMAN LAW |
3 |
MLLB02 |
THE LEGAL SYSTEMS OF CONTEMPORARY GREATER CHINA |
3 |
MLLB03 |
COMPARATIVE CIVIL & COMMERCIAL LAW |
3 |
CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW |
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MLLC01 |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW |
3 |
MLLC02 |
THE BASIC LAWS OF HONG KONG AND MACAO SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS |
3 |
MLLC03 |
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION LAW |
3 |
CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LAW |
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MLLD01 |
CIVIL LAW |
3 |
MLLD02 |
COMMERCIAL LAW |
3 |
MLLD03 |
LEGAL TRANSACTION |
3 |
CRIMINAL LAW |
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MLLE01 |
CRIMINAL LAW |
3 |
MLLE02 |
CRIMINOLOGY |
3 |
MLLE03 |
CRIMINAL POLICY |
3 |
Table 3: Elective course (4 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLLF01 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN JURISPRUDENCE |
2 |
MLLF02 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE LAW |
2 |
MLLF03 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSTITUTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW |
2 |
MLLF04 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LAW |
2 |
MLLF05 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL LAW |
2 |
Table 4: Other core courses (13 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLLZ05 |
READING REPORTS |
3 |
MLLZ06 |
PUBLISHED ARTICLES |
4 |
MLLZ07 |
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES |
3 |
MLLZ04 |
INTERNSHIP |
3 |
Table 5: Thesis (10 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLLZ00 |
THESIS |
10 |
VII. Teaching Requirements
- Students are required to complete 45 credits, including 3 core courses in Table 1 (9 credits), 3 major core courses in Table 2 (9 credits), 2 elective courses in Table 3 (4 credits), 4 other core courses in Table 4 (13 credits) and Thesis in Table 5 (10 credits).
- Students’ performances will be marked according to their course discussions, reports and exam marks.
- Students are required to complete a research thesis which is between 30,000~50,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.
VIII. Study Time
- The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and the duration for thesis writing is 12 months.
- 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:
- 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)
- Abided by the regulations of the University
- Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If the students pass all courses required in Table 1 to 4 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.