Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Design+ 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BASc(Design+) is aimed at nurturing highly effective, adaptive and creative graduates who can lead across multiple disciplinary subjects, and who will become known globally for their distinctive qualities of creativity, analytical ability, critical thinking and innovative problem-solving.

Cutting across traditional disciplinary boundaries, the programme is structured around design thinking as a distinct foundational approach to interdisciplinary studies, innovation and enterprise.

This degree prepares students to be innovators and creative leaders, training students who want to capitalise on both entrepreneurial and creative abilities. Combining insights, theory, research, methods and practices that embrace a combination of design thinking, functional design and process design, the academic focus provides students with a blend of thinking tools that will equip them for the challenges facing all sectors of society.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BASc(Design+) is aimed at nurturing highly effective, adaptive and creative graduates who can lead across multiple disciplinary subjects, and who will become known globally for their distinctive qualities of creativity, analytical ability, critical thinking and innovative problem-solving.

Cutting across traditional disciplinary boundaries, the programme is structured around design thinking as a distinct foundational approach to interdisciplinary studies, innovation and enterprise.

This degree prepares students to be innovators and creative leaders, training students who want to capitalise on both entrepreneurial and creative abilities. Combining insights, theory, research, methods and practices that embrace a combination of design thinking, functional design and process design, the academic focus provides students with a blend of thinking tools that will equip them for the challenges facing all sectors of society.

Admission Requirements

93+
64+
6.5+
180+
610+
Supplementary requirements for candidates applying for admissions

Candidates are required to submit at least one example of a creative work (fine art, writing, or other forms of creative output) for consideration.  Portfolio should be a PDF file not larger than 10mb.  Hard copy is not required.  Candidates are required to submit the portfolio by noon, 4 December 2025 (HK Time) for Non-JUPAS and by noon, 22 December 2025 (HK Time) for JUPAS. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview meeting.

4 Years

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,997 USD
International
28,585 USD

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