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Higher Diploma in Interior Design
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE110512B

Higher Diploma in Interior Design

To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) [Programme Code： DE110512]", please click here for more information.

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Promising Career Prospects

Under the government's promotion, the construction industry will benefit from the continued launch of land and housing projects.

Programme Advantages

Interior Design Professional Pathway

Students can pursue further studies and be on track to become Certified Interior Designer.

Programme Advantages

Diverse Learning Opportunities

Students will be exposed to a wide spectrum of interior design skills and knowledge, with opportunities to learn about local and international interior design methodologies.

Programme Advantages

Promising Career Prospects

Under the government's promotion, the construction industry will benefit from the continued launch of land and housing projects.

Programme Advantages

Interior Design Professional Pathway

Students can pursue further studies and be on track to become Certified Interior Designer.

Programme Advantages

Diverse Learning Opportunities

Students will be exposed to a wide spectrum of interior design skills and knowledge, with opportunities to learn about local and international interior design methodologies.

Basic Information

Interior designers work to create harmonious, practical and aesthetically pleasing environments and spaces. During the programme, students learn how to achieve this by understanding the relationship between historical, social, cultural, economic, and technical considerations with successful designs. They also learn how to research and develop and present creative ideas. Students will be equipped with professional and technical design skills through individual and team projects. Graduates will possess confidence, technical competence, presentation skills and project management skills to work in a professional design studio.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic, language and communication training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKDI

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA).
Remarks
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up Degree programme offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

  • University of the West of England Bristol, UK: BA (Hons) Interior Design# (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 253332)
# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.

Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Environment and Interior Design

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis.

Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in small or large-scale architectural and interior design firms in corporate, residential, hospitality, retail, food and beverage, and leisure developments, etc. Graduates may also work for industries related to built environment design.

Curriculum

  • Cultural Studies
  • Architectural Graphics 
  • Computer Aided Design: 2D Visualization
  • Interior Design Studies: Residential
  • Interior Technology: Furniture and Construction Details
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Computer Aided Design: 2D Communication 
  • Interior Technology: Interior Materials and Finishes
  • Interior Technology: Interior Lighting and Colours
  • Professional Practice: Building Services and Design Business
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Computer Aided Design: 3D Communication
  • Interior Design Studies: Industry Based
  • Expanded Studies: Design Research Methodologies
  • Expanded Studies: Industry Based Workshop for Interior Design
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Computer Aided Design: 3D Visualization
  • Interior Technology: Design Detailing for Graduation Project
  • Graduation Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Professional Practice: Portfolio and Career Management for Interior Design
  • Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

32nd Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2024

32nd Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2024

HKDI showcased its design expertise at the 32nd Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2024. Kong Ming Kin, a student in the Higher Diploma in Interior Design programme, won the Gold award in the Student Design category for his project "The Secret Realm", standing out among over 160 entries from 7 countries. Interior Design students enter this competition annually and have received achieved remarkable results, including Gold awards in both 2024 and 2023, as well as Sliver and Bronze awards in 2023.

IFI DDA Design Distinction Awards and Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards

IFI DDA Design Distinction Awards and Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards

HKDI interior design graduate Austin Chan received the Bronze award in the student category at the 2024 IFI Design Distinction Awards. This recognition follows his previous success at the 31st Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2023, where he also won the Bronze award for his design project "Oasis".

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