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 Edges

Promising Career Prospects

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

Interior Design Professional Pathway

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

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.

Promising Career Prospects

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

Interior Design Professional Pathway

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

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

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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.
Except for specific modules of specific content, the medium of instruction for Higher Diploma programmes is English and may be supplemented with Chinese.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

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) in 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.

Full-time top-up degree programmes in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC is not applicable to Mainland Students. For admission arrangements of part-time programmes, please visit website of SHAPE.

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

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design) / BA (Hons) in Design (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 21^st Century Workplace
Professional Practice: Portfolio and Career Management for Interior Design

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for AY2027/28 will be announced at a later stage. The tuition fees for the AY2026/27 is listed below for reference.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$35,140

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments each year. Each instalment is HK$17,570.
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.
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.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2^nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
Applicants shall refer to the Government's revised eligibility criteria for subvented study places and subsidies for AY2027/28 and beyond. Applicants not meeting the revised eligibility criteria are subject to self-finance fees. If you need any further enquiry on visa requirements, please contact the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

31st-33rd Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2023-2025

KWONG Kai Nam, a student in the Higher Diploma in Interior Design programme, won the Gold Award & Judge's Choice Award in the Student Design category for his project " MUDDY STREAM ". Interior Design students enter this competition annually and have received achieved remarkable results, including Judge's Choice Award in 2025, Gold awards in 2023-2025, as well as Silver in 2023 and Bronze awards in 2023 and 2025.

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".