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Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code IT114105K

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates have full-stack software development skills, high salary and fast promotion.

Promising Prospects for Further Studies

The further study rate of graduates is more than 60%.

Industrial Attachment Experiences

Development of practical skills and professional qualities.

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates have full-stack software development skills, high salary and fast promotion.

Promising Prospects for Further Studies

The further study rate of graduates is more than 60%.

Industrial Attachment Experiences

Development of practical skills and professional qualities.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with a practical grounding in software systems development, with the emphasis on software design and quality as well as project management. Graduates will be able to design and develop artificial intelligence (AI), mobile, internet and enterprise applications.

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)

HKIIT at IVE (Tuen Mun)

Medium of Instruction

Chinese (Putonghua)¹

Medium of Instruction

The programme is also offered in other medium of instruction, including:
EnglishHigher Diploma in Software Engineering

Remarks

Except some modules in English.

Notes

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.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 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

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.
One Other Language subject (Category C subjects) can be counted for admission purpose. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Languages 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 recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Starting from 2026 HKDSE, a Grade E or above in Urdu language will also be recognised for the same purpose. For details, please click here.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
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.
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).
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.
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
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Management
BEng (Hons) in Digital Manufacturing (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Remarks: All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission Panel. If interview is required, it would be conducted in English.

Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus):

Northumbria University, UK
University of the West of England, UK

Remarks: Applicants should meet the prescribed IELTS / TOEFL English language requirements.

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.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as programmers, technical support personnel, systems analyst, etc., with potential promotion to information systems manager.

Curriculum

Database Principles
Programming
Network Fundamentals
Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
Operating Systems Fundamentals
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction ⁺
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness ⁺

Software Project Management & Quality Assurance
Object Oriented Technology
Data Structures & Algorithms: Concepts & Implementation
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence ⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A) ⁺
System Development Project
IT Essentials - Web ⁺
Internet & Multimedia Applications Development

System Development Project
Internet & Multimedia Applications Development
Programming Techniques for Mobile Systems
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing ⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B) ⁺
Enrichment Module B

Contemporary Topics in Software Engineering
Final Year Project
IT Professionalism
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search ⁺

Human Computer Interaction & GUI Programming
Enterprise Systems Development
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation ⁺
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace ⁺
Enrichment Module A

Remarks

Modules to be delivered in English.

Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.

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.