Certainly! Here is a concise English introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies at The University of Hong Kong (HKU):
BA in Urban Studies – The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
The BA in Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered by HKU’s Faculty of Arts, designed for students interested in the dynamic social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping cities.
Key Features:
- Duration: 4 years (full-time)
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines insights from geography, sociology, history, cultural studies, and planning.
- Focus: Explores urban transformation, sustainability, inequality, housing, mobility, and heritage in global and Asian contexts—especially Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
- Skills Developed: Critical thinking, spatial analysis, research methods, and policy evaluation.
- Career Paths: Graduates pursue careers in urban planning, public policy, NGOs, cultural institutions, real estate, or further study in urban design, sociology, or development.
Taught in English, the program leverages HKU’s location in Asia’s global city to provide real-world learning through fieldwork and community projects.









