Program Overview

BA Programme Information

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the arts and humanities. The programme offers a range of majors and minors, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum structure of the BA programme is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in the arts and humanities. The programme consists of a range of core courses, electives, and majors and minors.

• Core courses:
  • Introduction to the arts and humanities
  • Critical thinking and writing
  • Research methods
• Electives:
  • A range of courses in the arts and humanities, including literature, history, philosophy, and languages
• Majors and minors:
  • A range of majors and minors, including English, history, philosophy, and languages

Regulations and Syllabuses

The regulations and syllabuses for the BA programme are designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the programme requirements and expectations.

• Programme regulations:
  • Admission requirements
  • Course requirements
  • Assessment and examination procedures
• Syllabuses:
  • Course outlines
  • Reading lists
  • Assessment and evaluation criteria

Majors and Minors

The BA programme offers a range of majors and minors, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

• Majors:
  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Languages
• Minors:
  • A range of minors, including creative writing, cultural studies, and linguistics

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme learning outcomes for the BA programme are designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the skills and knowledge they will acquire through their studies.

• Critical thinking and analysis
• Research and writing skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Cultural and historical awareness

Credit Unit Statements

The credit unit statements for the BA programme are designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the credit requirements for the programme.

• Total credit units required:
  • 120 credit units
• Credit units required for majors and minors:
  • Varies depending on the major or minor

Additional Programmes

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme

The Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in research projects under the supervision of a faculty member.

HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme

The HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme is a collaborative programme between the University of Hong Kong and Sciences Po, allowing students to earn two degrees in four years.

HKU-UC Berkeley Dual Degree Programme

The HKU-UC Berkeley Dual Degree Programme is a collaborative programme between the University of Hong Kong and the University of California, Berkeley, allowing students to earn two degrees in four years.