Construction is one of Hong Kong's major industries. If you are thinking about a career in this field, you will have to study engineering, but a knowledge of legal matters will be crucial as contractual issues and disputes come up often.
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) will launch a double degree programme in construction and law beginning the next academic year.
The programme, divided into two parts, offers two degrees in a short time of five years - two years shorter than taking the two degrees separtely.
The first part is a three-year bachelor's degree funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) and administered by CityU's Department of Building and Construction. There are four majors for students to choose from: surveying, construction engineering and management, building services engineering, or modern structural engineering.
The annual tuition fee of a UGC-funded bachelor's degree programme is $42,100.
The second part is a two-year self-financed bachelor's degree administered by CityU's School of Law.