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The last decade has seen a growing awareness of the role design can play in improving the quality of life in Hong Kong. This has led to an increasing demand for design knowledge and skills, especially amongst the younger generation. In response to this demand, the College offers these two programmes which aim to develop both the conceptual thinking and technical capabilities of young people who aspire to become designers.

Programme Aims & Features

The Higher Diploma Programme in Interior Design and the Higher Diploma Programme in Visual Communication aim to provide students with a solid training in design concepts and working skills, which will enable them to enter the design profession or advance academically at the end of the year 2 programme.

Opportunities for Further Studies

Graduates are eligible for admission to the following full-time top-up degree programmes offered locally by HKU SPACE Centre for International Degree Programmes in collaboration with the following university:

Middlesex University, UK
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design (For graduates of Higher Diploma in Visual Communication)
  • BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design (For graduates of Higher Diploma in Interior Design)

Graduates may also apply for admission to Year 2 of a three-year degree programme in the UK or Year 3 of a four-year programme in the USA. The following universities recognise credits earned in our programme:

  • Oxford Brookes University, UK
  • Kingston University, UK
  • University of Sunderland, UK
  • The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA

Career Prospects

Graduates will possess sufficient knowledge to handle the work of junior designers.

Special Entrance Requirements

In addition to the general entrance requirements, you should have an aptitude for art. You will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a simple portfolio of your artworks.