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Build regional expertise that travels with you.

GLAS is a BA major for students who want to connect language learning with rigorous, interdisciplinary study of regions and global relationships.

Why choose GLAS?

  • A coherent Regional Concentration rather than a generic global-studies pathway.

  • At least four semesters of sustained language study.

  • Credit-bearing experiential learning.

  • A supervised capstone tied to your region.

  • Space for further language study, Global Electives and personalisation.

Regions

The current GLAS site directs undergraduate applicants to HKU Faculty of Arts admissions and displays JUPAS code JS6054 for Hong Kong applicants. The live site should always link to HKU’s current admissions pages for up-to-date requirements and deadlines.

What skills will you build?

Area-specific skills

  • In-depth knowledge of a specific region

  • Awareness of regional diversity and internal variation

  • Relevant language proficiency

  • Ability to interpret local contexts and regional dynamics

Transferable skills

  • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning

  • Ability to synthesise complex interdisciplinary information

  • Clear written and oral communication

  • Cross-cultural competence and adaptability

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Part of SMLC

If you are considering GLAS, explore the Study GLAS page to understand the curriculum planned for your cohort, language options and Regional Concentrations before declaring the major.

Possible career pathways

  • Foreign companies operating in Hong Kong

  • Local firms with international connections and reach

  • International governmental and non-governmental organisations

  • Foreign consulates situated in Hong Kong

  • Advanced degrees across diverse disciplines

Need more advice?

Contact GLAS if you would like to discuss possible pathways, language combinations or opportunities for exchange abroad and intensive overseas programmes.

GLAS Excellence Award

The current programme award provides up to five awards each year to second-year or above students who have declared the GLAS major. Each award is HKD 10,000, with selection based on academic merit, engagement with the GLAS community and interview performance.

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