BA in Urban Studies
The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Architecture
Key Information
Campus location
Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
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. It is designed to equip you with a wide range of knowledge about cities and city systems that provides an essential basis for various urban professions.
Our programme, therefore, places a strong emphasis on understanding the dynamics of cities and systems of cities; and the way public policy, urban management, and design interventions interact positively and negatively with the spontaneous social and economic processes that make up city life. We place importance on research, applied statistical analysis, observation and communication, and introduce you to theories, methods, design thinking, and design skills during the four years of study. Through integrated problem-based learning, you will analyse urban problems from multiple perspectives and propose appropriate policy, regulatory, design and other interventions. Upon graduation, you will acquire skills in spatial analysis that allow you to investigate the urban economy, society and environment, and become an expert in understanding how land, property development, government policy, and laws shape cities.