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Engineering

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code EG114405

Higher Diploma in Computer and Data Engineering

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates may take on the following job positions: Computer Engineers, Data Engineers, Digital Design Engineers, IoT Engineers, Field Application Engineers.

Articulation >96%

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

State-of-the-art Facilities

Digital Transformation and Edge Computing Laboratory is equipped with latest software and hardware to provide an authentic learning environment.

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates may take on the following job positions: Computer Engineers, Data Engineers, Digital Design Engineers, IoT Engineers, Field Application Engineers.

Articulation >96%

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

State-of-the-art Facilities

Digital Transformation and Edge Computing Laboratory is equipped with latest software and hardware to provide an authentic learning environment.

Basic Information

The programme aims to equip students with skills to collect, integrate, analyse, and present engineering data. Students will learn how to collect data through smart devices, perform effective data transformation and storage, conduct data analysis and visualization for engineering applications, including programming, systems theory, database management and statistics. As data is stored in the cloud and requires secure transmission, students will also learn about cloud computing and Internet-of-Things (IoT) Cybersecurity. Additionally, students can enhance their professional skills in Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), Computer Vision, and other related applications through elective courses.

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 (Tsing Yi)

Study Places IVE (Tsing Yi) - 25

Admission Score Average Result: 12 ¹
Score Range: 10 - 15 ¹

Professional Recognition

The programme is widely accepted by the industry. The programme team will seek recognition from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as a required academic qualification for their Associate Membership.

Remarks

Admission score in 2025 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2025. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points; 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point)

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.
For details, please contact Department of Engineering:
IVE (Tsing Yi): 2436 8641

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 apply for admission to the relevant BEng (Hons) 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.

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The 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 in engineering companies and related industries as Data Engineers, IoT Engineers, Computer Engineers, and other related positions. They can design, construct, and maintain infrastructure and systems, manage and process large amounts of data, and assist industries in automation and digital transformation.

Curriculum

Computer Programming for Data Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Data Communication and Computer Networks
Computer Practices
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Database System
Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structure
Mathematics for Computer and Data Engineering
Data Acquisition and Internet-of-Things
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Enrichment Module B

Visualization for Data Analytics
Big Data and Cloud Computing
Internet-of-Things Cybersecurity
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search

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

Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Enrichment Module A
Elective Module 1*
Elective Module 2*

*Elective Modules

Data Engineering and Learning Systems
Computer Vision and Image Processing
Digital Twin and Applications
Machine Intelligence in Engineering Systems
Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) in 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 21^st Century Workplace

Tuition Fees

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 installments each year. Each installment 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.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

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