LLB Engineering and Law

The Graduate LLB Engineering and Law programme is for students from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) as part of the partnership agreement between the University of Exeter and HKUST. This programme is not available for direct entry or offered by any route other than the Exeter/HKKUST partnership. Students from HKUST will arrive in Exeter during their fourth year of study.

The LLB in Engineering and Law pathway is designed specifically for the partnership with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). It will allow HKUST engineering students to undertake an accelerated programme of study and is an academic programme that allows students to study in depth a specified area of Law. The programme is only open to HKUST students whose prior academic attainment makes an accelerated course of study suitable. These students will also be registered for an Engineering degree in Hong Kong. Students will also complete Engineering modules during their first year at Exeter, including an Engineering project.

The Law School has a vibrant community of international staff and students. Our active alumni network covers the world. We enjoy strong links with the legal profession, and the wider legal community. In the latest research assessment exercise, 85% of our research was rated internationally excellent or world-leading. In particular, we have research centres and clusters in: legal history, corporate and commercial law, EU law, family law, international law, and science, law & culture. These areas are also reflected in the electives we offer.

The LLB in Engineering and Law offers opportunities to enhance employability skills as well as the wide range of curriculum based learning activities, there may be opportunities to take part in mooting, and pro bono work. There is a dedicated University Careers Service, a college career’s officer, a yearly Law Fair which attracts exhibitors from large international, national and local law firms and employers, as well as a wide range of other career events throughout the year. The Law School also has an academic tutor system offering individual support from academic staff in the Law School.

The majority of study will take place at University of Exeter, Streatham Campus, with the exception of the Contract Law (LAW4004H) module, which will be delivered online, to students located in Hong Kong, by a member of the Exeter Contract Law team. HKUST students must complete this module in a year prior to their arrival in Exeter.