Engineering
Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code EG114403

Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering

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Promising Career Prospects

After gaining a few years of work experience, graduates may advance to engineer position in the related industry.

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Articulation >96%

IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local / overseas full-time Degree programmes.

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Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

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Promising Career Prospects

After gaining a few years of work experience, graduates may advance to engineer position in the related industry.

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Articulation >96%

IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local / overseas full-time Degree programmes.

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Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills, via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application, to become professionals in Computer, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Control and Automation, or related fields.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language 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)
IVE (Haking Wong / Sha Tin / Tuen Mun)

Professional Recognition

The programme is widely accepted by the industry. The programme has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as satisfying the academic requirements for its associate membership.
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.
  4. For details please contact Department of Engineering:
    IVE (Haking Wong): 2708 5327
    IVE (Sha Tin): 2256 7500
    IVE (Tuen Mun): 2460 5375

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 2
English Language 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
  • VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
  • VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
  • Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
  • Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
  • Equivalent
Remarks
  1. Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
  2. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
  5. Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
  6. Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  7. Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

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

  • BSc (Hons) in Information and Communications Technology

Graduates may apply for admission to the relevant BEng (Hons) Degree programmes offered by the local universities. Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis by respective universities.

  • The University of Hong Kong
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The City University of Hong Kong

The Higher Diploma programme is recognised by overseas universities for admission. Graduates can further their studies on a full-time or part-time basis for a BEng (Hons) Degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering# offered by the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE), UK (12-month full-time or 18-month part-time programme study in Hong Kong in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC).
# 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 for the registered course no.

Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as technicians in areas such as communication services and technologies, electronic and computer control, microcontroller systems development, computers and mobile devices programming, and network design, artificial intelligence and robotic, or related industries. They can become registered engineer with relevant Bachelor Degree qualification and training.

Curriculum

  • Mathematics
  • Electronics Essentials
  • Computer and Electronic Practices
  • Computer Programming for Microcontroller
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Smart Living
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Communications and Network Engineering
  • Embedded Systems
  • Object-oriented and Mobile Device Programming
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Telecommunications Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search

(Students are required not only to study the common modules, but also to study two elective modules)

  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Internet-of-Things and Sensor Technology
  • Communications Engineering
  • Enrichment Module A

Elective Modules (any 2):

  • Engineering Practice in Computer and Electronics Industry
  • Networked Mobile Application Development
  • Server Installation and Programming
  • Internet-of-Things Planning and Deployment
  • Immersive Augmented and Virtual Reality Engineering
  • Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
  • Computer Vision and Image Processing
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Final Year Project
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.
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

Gold Award at the “Innovation Idea Award 2024/25,” organized by the VTC Corporate Co-creation Centre

Gold Award at the “Innovation Idea Award 2024/25,” organized by the VTC Corporate Co-creation Centre

The project “ScentSafe,” designed by Higher Diploma students in Computer and Electronic Engineering at IVE (Sha Tin), has successfully incubated into a startup initiative. It has garnered multiple awards in various competitions, showcasing outstanding creativity and capability, and earning wide recognition from the industry. Major awards include: Gold Award at the “Innovation Idea Award 2024/25,” organized by the VTC Corporate Co-creation Centre • Bronze Award for the “HKSTP Techpreneur Award” at the YDC “Dare To Change” Business Pitch Competition 2024/25 • Second Runner-up (Tertiary Category) at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024/25.

The 2nd "Belt and Road" International Skills Competition 2024

The 2nd "Belt and Road" International Skills Competition 2024

IVE Engineering student Wong Wai Shing participated in the IoT installation and debugging category. Wong competed and exchanged ideas with participants from 16 other countries, ultimately winning a silver medal.

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