University of Leicester

• The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching.

• The University of Leicester is ranked 25^th in the UK and 192^nd in the world out of over 1,000 institutions (Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings). 

• The University of Leicester is ranked 30^th in the UK for research and ranked 3^rd in the UK for research in Museum Studies (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

• The University of Leicester received an overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, which means the experience students have and the outcomes it leads to are typically outstanding.

• The University of Leicester was crowned Daily Mail University of the Year 2025, and shortlisted for the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2024.

Distance and Online Learning with the University of Leicester

• The University of Leicester has over 30 years’ experience of offering high quality distance and online learning courses. Over 40,000 students have graduated from the University of Leicester distance and online learning courses.

• As a major provider of distance and online learning courses, the University of Leicester combines high quality teaching with a vast choice of subjects and consistent value for money.

• The University of Leicester's courses are internationally renowned and students come from 170 culturally diverse countries, many of whom are supported by the extensive network of partners across the world. 

University of Leicester and HKU SPACE

• HKU SPACE has collaborated with the University of Leicester to provide learning and administrative support to a wide range of Doctor, Master and Bachelor degrees programmes. Academic disciplines include Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Museum Studies.

• HKU SPACE provides a one-stop service for admission to the distance and online learning courses of the University of Leicester. These services are offered for the convenience of all Hong Kong applicants whether or not they are HKU SPACE students.

Programmes

Human Resource Management Programmes

Museum Studies Programmes

For further information of the above courses, including the course structure and assessment methods, please see the relevant course page on the University of Leicester website, by clicking on to the appropriate course title above.

Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

These are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

The information included on this webpage is indicative of the course provision provided by the University of Leicester. Due to regular enhancement of the University’s courses, please refer to Leicester’s own website (https://le.ac.uk) and Terms and Conditions (https://le.ac.uk/policies/legal) for the most accurate and up-to-date course information. The University of Leicester recommends that you familiarise yourself with this information prior to submitting an application.

Entry Requirements

Human Resource Management Programmes

Museum Studies Programmes

English Language Requirement

If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy the University’s English Language Requirement. For example:

• IELTS 6.5; or

• 90 (IBT); or

• The University of Leicester English Language Test.

More information on the University’s English Requirements can be found at www.le.ac.uk/englishskills.

How to Apply

Apply in Person / by Post

Applicants should submit the completed application form together with the following documents to the University of Leicester Admissions Office at HKU SPACE

Apply online directly with the University of Leicester

Applicants will need to provide the following documents in support of your application:

• Academic qualifications and transcripts;

• Personal Statement;

• Proof of English language competency (e.g. IELTS 6.5; 90 (IBT); the University of Leicester English Language Test);

• Copy of Curriculum Vitae; 

• Copy of ID card / Passport; and

• One completed reference or name and contact detail of a referee from whom University of Leicester can request reference
  (for BSc in Human Resource Management programme)
   

If applying online, applicants can upload electronic versions of your supporting documentation.

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