HKU BA students – really need your advice 🙏

Hi, I’ve been admitted to HKU Bachelor of Arts and I have some questions. I would really appreciate insights from current BA students or anyone familiar with the system.

1. Is it possible to take a second major or minor in another faculty outside Arts (Business, Economics, Finance)? How competitive is it?
2. How competitive is it to transfer to Business / Econ / Finance? Is transferring possible from Year 2?
3. What do Arts students typically study in Year 1?
4. I was admitted to Bachelor of Arts, but what are these degrees below?

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering in AI and Data Science

• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Applied Artificial Intelligence

• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Financial Technology

• Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries

• Bachelor of Arts in Urban / Landscape / Architectural Studies

Are these programmes something I can enter later or switch into? Or do you have to be admitted directly into them from the start?

5. Where do BA graduates usually go? Finance sector and international corporations? UN? Is it common to go into law? If so, how does that pathway usually work?

6. How are internship opportunities for BA students compared to Business or finance students?

I’m personally a bit concerned about career prospects with an Arts degree. Any honest advice would mean a lot.

Thank you so much!