BLA-GDS

Programme Overview

Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Hons) in Global Development and Sustainability trains global skills through a multi-campus experience and a multi-disciplinary curriculum. The programme is designed to train students' creative and critical thinking in global development and sustainability challenges.

A small diverse cohort with students from different cultural backgrounds
ONE Degree with Multi-campus and Multi-country Learning Experience in at least TWO different continents
Interdisciplinary studies with Concentrations

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Programme Highlights

Global Experience

Study abroad in two (up to three) different continents
Free air tickets and tuition fees sponsored by the University
Study at Lingnan's extensive partner university network

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Enrichment Activities

GDS students are encouraged to participate in enrichment activities to enhance their professional knowledge and personal development.

Activities include:
career workshops, study tours, service-learning programmes and local, mainland and overseas internships

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Career Prospect

The GDS equips graduates with transferrable skills and interdisciplinary knowledge which can be applied to different industries. With their own specific professional study area, GDS graduates can also apply the area knowledge into related career fields.

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Curriculum

GDS adopts an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary curriculum. Apart from GDS required courses and University-required courses, GDS Students must choose ONE of the four Concentrations and complete 15 credits of coursework in the chosen Concentration. A minimum of two courses must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.

Electives:
Students are also required to select 15 credits of courses from Lingnan and/or study-abroad institutions that complement their major programme interests. Course choices must be proposed to and approved by the student’s academic adviser. A minimum of one course must be at the 3000-level or 4000-level. Courses may include, but are not limited to:

a. Introductory or prerequisite courses for chosen focus areas
b. Relevant cluster courses
c. Technical, methodological and/or advanced courses to further a specific expertise
d. Language, culture and politics courses in a particular world area
e. Courses not already taken within the chosen Concentration
f. Courses from the other (not-chosen) Concentration areas
g. Relevant credit-bearing internships or service-learning projects

Policy and Institutions

Culture and Community

Business and Economy

Human-Environment Interactions

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Taster Lecture What is “S” in “ESG”?

Admission Requirements

JUPAS	JS 7123

Applicants must have obtained the following minimum requirements in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination:

English Language*:	Level 3
Chinese Language:	Level 3
Mathematics:	Level 2
Citizenship and Social Development:	Attained
Two Elective Subjects*:	Level 2
*Higher subject relevancy weights: English Language (x2) Geography (x1.5) Biology (x1.25) Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (x1.25) Design and Applied Technology (x1.25) Economics (x1.25) Health Management and Social Care (x1.25) Technology and Living (x1.25) Tourism and Hospitality Studies (x1.25)

Non-JUPAS

Students with qualifications other than HKDSE are welcome to apply for our programme. For details on the admission requirements, please refer to: Registry Website

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships

Exchange Scholarships, Financial Aid and Air Ticket Sponsorships

Other Scholarships

What Our Students Say

The exchange experience not only broadened my horizons but also fostered meaningful connections, allowing me to appreciate and embrace diverse cultures. Image

Organizing a second-hand workshop and studying rising sea levels ignited my passion for environmental protection and fostered a strong sense of global citizenship. Image

After taking classes in Japan, communicating with the Japanese and participating in cultural activities, I have a deeper understanding of the real Japanese culture. Image

@Aragon Leung | Goucher College, US, Fall 2022

The exchange experience not only broadened my horizons but also fostered meaningful connections, allowing me to appreciate and embrace diverse cultures.

@Ivy Chow | Fontys University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, Spring 2023

Organizing a second-hand workshop and studying rising sea levels ignited my passion for environmental protection and fostered a strong sense of global citizenship.

@Benson Lam | Kyushu Univeristy, Japan, Spring 2023

After taking classes in Japan, communicating with the Japanese and participating in cultural activities, I have a deeper understanding of the real Japanese culture.

Academic Advising

Every student will be assigned an academic advisor. Students should meet with their Academic Advisors to discuss their programme of studies at least once a term. Students are also required to discuss with your own advisor to select elective courses across different professional study areas, some of which will be taken abroad, to form a coherent individualised path of study.

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Capstone Project

All GDS students are required to take a capstone research project in their final year of study. This year-long six-credit capstone course enables students to integrate, articulate, advance, and present the totality of their learning in the four-year programme. Its central focus is the execution of an individual project, which will culminate in the production of an e-portfolio.

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