Pursue a career in business and law
Jointly offered by the HKU Business School and the Faculty of Law, our Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) (BBA[Law]) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) integrate courses to equip you with professional knowledge and intensive training in the fields of business and law. The double degree programme is an excellent choice if you are looking for a broad-based education and flexibility in your career choices.
2 degrees, 5 years
Study across the fields of business and law to earn two degrees.
Professional opportunities
Establish a solid foundation in both business and law and enjoy flexible career choices.
What You’ll Study
The programme blends two strategic disciplines into a single course. Over five years, you will earn a BBA(Law) from the HKU Business School and an LLB from the Faculty of Law. Your LLB degree is the basic requirement to pursue a legal career and the first step towards entry to a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) programme.
Career Prospects
The BBA(Law)&LLB programme paves the way for a career in the legal, accounting, investment banking, and corporate finance fields. Graduates have gone on to accept positions in well-respected local and global organisations, including Accenture, BlackRock, Blackstone, Citigroup, Clifford Chance, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Hang Lung Properties, HSBC, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Oliver Wyman, PWC, Protiviti, among many others.
Expected September 2026
The University of Hong Kong
MG 14, Ground Floor, Main Building,
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam,
Southern, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Applicants from Hong Kong-based schools must have completed a six-year secondary education before entering HKU, according to government regulations.
IB Diploma:
(a) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Language and Literature;
(b) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Literature;
(c) Grade 4 in SL English – Text and Performance;
(d) Grade 4 in SL English – Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus)
(e) Grade 4 in HL English Language (B Syllabus);
(f) Grade 5 in SL English Language (B Syllabus); or
(g) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus)
Note:
“Higher Level” is referred to as “HL”, and “Standard Level” as “SL”
GCE A-level, International A-level:
(a) Grade C or better in English Language at GCSE/ GCEO;
(b) Grade C or better in English First Language at IGCSE; or
(c) Grade B or better in English Second Language at IGCSE; or
(d) Grade C or better in English Language or English Literature at GCE AS/ AL
Note: For GCSE/ IGCSE which uses the new 9-1 grading system, Grade 5 will be taken as equivalent to Grade B and Grade 4 will be taken as equivalent to Grade C
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: Level 3 in English Language
Hong Kong Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Academic Module;
A score of 93 or better in the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) is required, achieved in the same attempt.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
