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Applied Design and Information Technology

Diploma of Vocational Education (AI and Information Technology)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113697

Diploma of Vocational Education (AI and Information Technology)

Programme Edges

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Basic Information

The programme provides hands-on and professional training, including knowledge of artificial intelligence, creative media, networking and cloud technologies. It enables students to start their careers in the IT industry, or pursue related higher diploma programmes and become IT specialists.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Fong)

Medium of Instruction

Chinese (Cantonese)¹

Remarks

The Medium of Instruction (MOI) is, in the main, Chinese with some modules taught and assessed in English.

Notes

Normally 3 semesters during one academic year.
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

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education are considered having met the general entrance requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). Please refer to the details of Higher Diploma programmes in this homepage.

Career Prospects

Graduates may enter the IT profession at junior level or be employed as technician trainees in industrial and commercial organisations to provide technical support.

Curriculum

Vocational English
Vocational Chinese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Whole Person Development Modules

Safety, Health and Environment
Introduction to Cybersecurity
IT Fundamentals
Computer Programming
AI enabled UX design
Web Application Development with AI

Introducing to Blockchain and Big Data
Metaverse Creation Fundamentals
Agentic AI

Remarks

DVE students who have not obtained Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics may consider taking the elective module “Mathematics 3E: Mathematics for Further Studies” for the eligibility to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements.

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.

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$22,820

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma of Vocational Education programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments. Each instalment is HK$11,410.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
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.
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.