Advance Your Career with Interdisciplinary Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Master the intersection of Law, Finance, Technology, and Leadership

In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, specialization is no longer enough. The most sought-after leaders are those who can navigate the complexities between sectors. HKU SPACE presents a suite of Taught Postgraduate Programmes (授課式/授课型研究生課程) designed to future-proof your career.

Whether you are looking to integrate AI into legal practice, lead inclusive education initiatives, or master financial regulations, these programmes offer a recognized qualification within the HKU system or via our prestigious UK partners.

1. The Legal & Tech Frontier: Law in the Digital Age

For legal professionals and graduates ready to lead the digital transformation.

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (AI and Digital Transformation)
(Full-time | Awarded within the HKU System)

As law firms and regulatory bodies undergo rapid digitalization, there is a critical shortage of talent who understand both the law and the technology driving it. This programme goes beyond traditional legal studies to cover:

• AI Ethics & Governance: Navigating the legal issues of People vs. AI.
• Data Protection: Cybersecurity and privacy in a borderless digital world.
• LegalTech: Practical skills in digital marketing and innovation for law firms.
• Target Audience: Law graduates and compliance officers aiming to become Legal Technologists or Data Privacy Officers.

2. Educational Leadership: Championing Diversity

For educators committed to the "Whole School Approach."

Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education Leadership
(Full-time | Awarded within the HKU System)

With the rising demand for Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), this programme equips school leaders to manage diversity effectively. It bridges the gap between legal frameworks and educational practice.

• Policy & Practice: Understand the legal frameworks (Disability Discrimination Ordinance) and how to apply them in school settings.
• Leadership Focus: Move beyond classroom teaching to strategic diversity management and inclusive curriculum design.
• Target Audience: Teachers, SENCOs, and school administrators looking to specialize in inclusive education.

3. Finance & Regulation: The Power of Synergy

Jointly offered with the College of Business and Finance (CBF).

These programmes bridge the gap between the College of Humanities and Law and the College of Business and Finance, providing a comprehensive skillset that pure finance or pure law degrees often miss.

Postgraduate Diploma in FinTech and Legal Regulations
(Full-time | Awarded within the HKU System)
FinTech is not just about coding; it is about compliance, regulation, and application. This intensive 1-year programme immerses you in:

• Practical Tech: Hands-on workshops in Python, AI, and Machine Learning for financial analytics.
• RegTech & Blockchain: Understanding the regulatory framework of digital currencies and smart contracts.
• Interdisciplinary Edge: Taught by experts from both legal and financial tech backgrounds.

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Law
(Full-time | Awarded within the HKU System)
Designed for working professionals in the financial sector, this programme is the gold standard for those moving into compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.

• Flexible Structure: Choose modules from the Law stream (e.g., Business Law) and Finance stream (e.g., Corporate Finance, AML Compliance).
• Career Advancement: Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their competency in corporate governance and financial regulations.

4. Professional Legal Advancement

The fast track for PCLL holders and legal practitioners.

LLM (Top-up) – Master of Laws
(Part-time | Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University)
For holders of the PCLL (or equivalent), this is the most efficient route to obtaining a Master of Laws.

• Research-Focused: "Top-up" your existing qualifications by completing a dissertation in any area of law that interests you.
• Flexible & Cost-Effective: Designed for busy practitioners, requiring attendance at limited online workshops and self-paced research under expert supervision.
• Global Recognition: Awarded by Manchester Law School, one of the largest law schools in the UK.

Why Choose HKU SPACE Postgraduate Studies?

• HKU System Recognition: Our Postgraduate Diplomas are awarded within the University of Hong Kong system, ensuring high academic standards and global recognition.
• Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: By collaborating across Colleges (such as Law and Business), we provide a holistic view of industry challenges.
• Practical & Taught: Unlike pure research degrees, our Taught Postgraduate (授課式/授课型) programmes focus on professional application, equipping you with skills you can use immediately in the workplace.

Apply Now for the Upcoming Intake.
Visit the individual programme pages for entry requirements and application deadlines.

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course 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 this course may lead.