HKU-UCL law dual dey
I am considering applying for the HKU-UCL dual degree to enroll in 2026, but I have a few questions:
1. For those who have already applied, do u think it’s easier to apply from HKU as a student in the UK or will it be the same competition level as applying via UCAS
2. If I apply for dual degree from UCL or HKU can I still apply for both of the unis regular LLB
3. For those who did the HKU LLB, would u recommend doing my entire course uni in a whole new country as someone who has lived in the UK for basically my whole life. Or do u think doing a year abroad is better/ just going to a uni in the UK
4. I am considering doing a law related EPQ, however ik it may not be very useful when applying for Russell group unis but do u think it may give me an advantage when applying to HKU
Thank you so much (ik it’s a lot 😭)
1. For those who have already applied, do u think it’s easier to apply from HKU as a student in the UK or will it be the same competition level as applying via UCAS
2. If I apply for dual degree from UCL or HKU can I still apply for both of the unis regular LLB
3. For those who did the HKU LLB, would u recommend doing my entire course uni in a whole new country as someone who has lived in the UK for basically my whole life. Or do u think doing a year abroad is better/ just going to a uni in the UK
4. I am considering doing a law related EPQ, however ik it may not be very useful when applying for Russell group unis but do u think it may give me an advantage when applying to HKU
Thank you so much (ik it’s a lot 😭)
Reply 1
Hello! Current student on the dual degree here:1) I was a student from the UK and I chose to apply via UCAS (UCL) for the following reasons 1) I had already completed the LNAT (HKU doesn't require it), 2) the entry requirements were lower (UCL only requires A*AA/39 IB points whereas HKU wanted 43 IB points/ the equivalent and 3) I preferred to write an additional personal statement rather than sit interviews. The HKU admissions seemed to be much more tailored to JUPAS/ local students, which didn't suit me 2) You can only apply to the dual degree via one uni or you'll be disqualified. You can apply for the regular LLB at UCL and then the dual degree through HKU, or vice versa. I don't think it makes sense to apply for both the dual and regular LLB at one uni, cause for HKU you have to be accepted to the regular LLB to then proceed to the dual, and if UCL thinks your application is strong you can still get an offer for the regular degree and not the dual (I know people who had this happen)3) This is up to you! I would point out that not knowing cantonese/chinese may make your experience at HKU harder, and it is a totally new experience. If I were you I would watch vlogs on being an HKU student and look at websites etc.4) I doubt the EPQ will count for much at HKU. UCL may consider it as a whole in your application but you're unlikely to get a reduced offer from it. It does show curiosity and could be a good talking point in the interview/personal statement though
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