Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts is a Bachelor program taught at University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (four-year undergraduate programme) options.

The Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Global Health and Development (BASc(GHD)) at The University of Hong Kong is a four-year undergraduate programme focused on interdisciplinary study in global health and development. It includes basic to intermediate courses across multiple Faculties, plus advanced seminars and BASc core courses. Students complete an interdisciplinary major hosted by the LKS Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with Architecture, Business and Economics, Law, Science, and Social Sciences.

The programme includes four anchoring courses, plus three BASc core courses offered in Year 1 and Year 2. Students also take Data Science 101 and complete a 6-month field placement / capstone. The placement is supported by experts and mentors from global health and development organisations such as UN agencies, NGOs, Contract Research Organisations, and philanthropic foundations, along with scholarships during placements. Mentorship supports career choices and leadership.

Modules

• Foundations in Global Health and Development
• Globalisation and Health
• Leadership and Advocacy in Global Health and Development
• Global Health Policy
• Sustainable Leadership
• Approaching Interdisciplinarity: Knowledge Beyond Disciplines
• Data Science 101
• Field Placement / Capstone
• Arts and Sciences
• Economics and Finance
• Interpretation of Statistics
• Research Methods

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts at University of Hong Kong for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Hong Kong.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Hong Kong as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

JUPAS Candidates (HKDSE)

• In the four core subjects: English* Level 4; Chinese Level 3; Mathematics Level 2; Liberal Studies / Citizenship and Social Development Level 2 / Attained.
• Electives: at least level 3 in two electives.^
• Scoring formula: the best 5 subjects of HKDSE$ (may include M1/M2 or Category C subject whichever is higher).
• Consideration of other factors: interview performance; student learning profile.
• Consideration of HKDSE combined results & penalty for HKDSE repeaters: best results in the recent three years.

* Candidates with level 4 in English Language, if admitted, will be required to take 6 additional credits in Core University English to complete their degree studies.

^ Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 (M1) / Module 2 (M2)) will be recognised as equivalent to a full elective subject.

Non-JUPAS Candidates

• University Entrance Requirements.
• Competitive score for IB Diploma and GCE/International A-level candidates^: IB: 32; GCE/International A-level: 1A*2A (excluding Chinese and English language subjects).
• Additional programme requirements and English language requirement.
• Preference for first choice applicants.

^ Competitive Score refers to the score which most successful candidates achieved over the past few years. Achieving the Competitive Score does not guarantee admission, as admission decisions are based on a number of factors.

Please check detail of study units at https://hkumed-ugadmissions.hku.hk/ug_programmes/bachelor-of-arts-and-sciences-in-global-health-and-development

• Field placement and capstone work with organisations such as UNICEF, UNDP, IFRC, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Contract Research Organisations (CROs), philanthropic foundations.

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for Hong Kong. See Hong Kong scholarships.