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Diversified Learning

Mastering UX to shape the future.

Diversified Learning

Mastering UX to shape the future.

Basic Information

The programme aims to develop students with a generalist foundation, multiple skillsets, and cross-disciplinary expertise in the field of user experience design, utilising user interface design essentials and flexible elective modules to meet evolving industry needs. The focus of the programme is to equip students with the skills of analytical thinking, problem solving, visualisation, graphic / image / information interpretation and concept communication through digital information design, user-interface design, human-interaction design, product-experience design, and interactive-spatial design.

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

Study Places HKDI - 30

Admission Score N/A

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA).

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Interaction Designers Association Hong Kong (IxDA HK).

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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2025/26. The validation of the programme will be conducted in 2025.

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.
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 (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
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):

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Advertising
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation

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

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Information Design) - Senior Year
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design) - Senior Year
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - SPEED: BA(Hons) in Media and Communication Design - Interaction Design Stream
The Hong Kong Metropolitan University: BFA (Hons) Computing and Interactive Entertainment

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

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as user experience manager, digital product designer, frontend app and web designer, digital and entertainment designer, information and communication designer, user experience designer and user interface designer, in areas as diverse as graphic house, design consultant, branding, digital advertising, digital marketing solution, event and exhibitions, museum display and art / event promotion. Graduates usually work as individual design practitioners and design entrepreneurs setting up their own studios.

Curriculum

Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
Creative and Design Thinking
IT Essentials - Smart Living
Iconography Design
Information Graphic
UI Fundamental

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
Cultural Studies
Web Application Interface Design
Motion Design for UI Banner

Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
Aesthetics and Sustainability
Mobile / IPad APP UI Design
Usability Testing and Analysis
Enrichment Module B

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Digital Museum Experience
Immersive Experience Design
Graduation Project I
Enrichment Module A

Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Prototyping Production
Graduation Project II

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
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 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.