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JS6042
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies 文學士(城市研究)
BA(US)
Short Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies [BA(US)] is an interdisciplinary, studio-based and professionally-oriented programme offered by the Department of Urban Planning and Design. The BA(US) core curriculum covers the dynamics of cities and urban systems, as well as the way public policy, urban management and design interventions interact with the spontaneous social and economic processes that make up city life. It highlights research, applied statistical analysis, observation and communication, and introduce you to theories and methods, design thinking and design skills not only through regular lecture courses but also through integrated problem-based learning.
The BA(US) curriculum is also aligned to prepare students to become professional surveyors in the planning and development stream of the surveying profession, and more generally, future global urban leaders. Upon graduation, students will acquire skills in spatial, socioeconomic, and environmental analysis, and expertise in land/property development, which are applicable to Hong Kong and elsewhere. Overseas student exchange and professional training through internships are also strongly encouraged during the four years of study.
BA(US) graduates may go on to become professional urban planners after pursuing our Master of Science in Urban Planning, Hong Kong’s only professional postgraduate degree programme in planning accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Alternatively, they can pursue other advanced postgraduate degrees in urban analytics, urban design, housing management, transport policy and planning, landscape architecture, conservation, environment and real estate, at HKU or other local/overseas universities.
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Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
The calculation of programme score considers category A subjects and may include Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2 or category C subject whichever is higher. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for details.
The result(s) of Liberal Studies, Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT3 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING)4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Remark:
- "Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education” is referred to as “HKDSE”.
- "Attained with Distinction" obtained prior to 2018, or "Attained with Distinction (I)" or "Attained with Distinction (II)" obtained in or after 2018, in Applied Learning subjects (other than Applied Learning Chinese) will be used as additional supporting information. In the meantime, student learning experiences in Applied Learning subjects may be considered within the context of other learning experiences in their application.
- Level 2 in Liberal Studies achieved in previous sitting will be considered in lieu of Citizenship and Social Development.
- Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for details.
- The result(s) of Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
In general, most of the programmes offered by HKU consider the best results achieved by candidates in different combination of sittings, except for a few programmes which only consider the latest results. Few programmes may also impose a penalty on HKDSE repeaters. Please refer to https://www.hku.hk/dse for details.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 100 | 73 | 158 | 254 | 241 | 826 |
| 2023 | 101 | 76 | 184 | 225 | 265 | 851 |
| 2022 | 110 | 84 | 147 | 227 | 239 | 807 |
| 2021 | 66 | 69 | 129 | 188 | 191 | 643 |
| 2020 | 83 | 63 | 146 | 225 | 259 | 776 |
| 2019 | 119 | 78 | 155 | 259 | 280 | 891 |
| 2018 | 73 | 75 | 162 | 278 | 263 | 851 |
| 2017 | 102 | 84 | 155 | 286 | 289 | 916 |
| 2016 | 102 | 87 | 180 | 240 | 293 | 902 |
| 2015 | 105 | 55 | 170 | 282 | 356 | 968 |
| 2014 | 75 | 76 | 143 | 268 | 337 | 899 |
| 2013 | 127 | 126 | 300 | 474 | 590 | 1617 |
| 2012 | 50 | 75 | 155 | 285 | 324 | 889 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
1As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.