Course Information
Schedules
- Sep 2026
Registration period
30 Jul 2026 (Thu) - 31 Aug 2026 (Mon)
Price
HKD 102,500
(Online: £9,790 including £250 deposit.)
(Online: £9,790 including £250 deposit.)
Course Level
Duration
1 Year(s)
Language
Cantonese, English
Location
-
Certificate
- Available
- *The delivery and distribution of the certificate are subject to the policies and arrangements of the course provider.
Course Overview
Certificate of Higher Education in Law Online
The domestic application deadline for our September 2026 intake is Monday 21 September 2026 at 9am (GMT).
This one-year, full-time online program offers you the chance to explore the field of law without committing to a full degree. You'll complete six Level 4 subjects, and upon successfully finishing the Certificate of Higher Education in Law, you’ll be eligible to apply for the University’s LLB. If you meet the necessary requirements, you can receive recognition for the modules you've completed and join the LLB program in Year 2.
If you have set your sights on other careers, such as politics, business or journalism, the transferable skills you will learn on your law program will provide an excellent launch pad for these ambitions and more. With our professionally focused qualification, you can expect to learn practical skills coupled with a focus on your future employability.
Studying with ULaw Online provides you with the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience, and employability focus.
What You’ll Learn
Year 1
Compulsory modules include:
Academic and Career Success - NEW for September 2026
Explore the wide range of career opportunities that follow a law degree and begin planning the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your own career ambitions. This module also develops the broader skills required for academic success, including written and oral communication, digital literacy and an understanding of academic integrity.
Legal Method and Skills
This module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments and solving legal problems.
Public and EU Law
AI Literacy for the Future Professional - NEW for September 2026
Develop an understanding of what AI is and how it can be used appropriately to support your studies. You’ll also explore how AI is used in the workplace and examine the regulatory, ethical and environmental issues surrounding its use.
Contract Law
In this module you will consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You will also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress and undue influence.
Criminal Law
This module gives an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You will look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery and drugs offences. You will consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
