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Hong Kong Design Institute
Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

DEGREE TYPE

Advanced Diploma

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design offers an in-depth exploration of design principles across various environments. This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in architecture, interior design, and landscape design. With a focus on both practical and theoretical frameworks, you'll engage in projects that emphasize creativity and innovative design solutions.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles as architects, interior designers, and landscape designers. Opportunities may arise in sectors like urban planning, sustainable design, and architectural consultancy. The program prepares students for dynamic environments where design thinking is essential.

Programme Aims

The Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design runs a one-semester spatial and environmental based curriculum common to all first-year Higher Diploma students studying in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design. The programme aims primarily at students who have completed their secondary school education and expect to take up specialist spatial and environmental design studies. It is designed to reflect the context of basic design and creative knowledge and skills which serve as an introduction to, and preparation for, the year one students for the next four to five-semester study in their respective professional design programmes.

The spatial and environmental-based common curriculum design provides a holistic experience to the year one students and a sound foundation to enable the students to confirm their study programmes within the Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design.

Programme Stream

Students will choose one of the following specialised programmes so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:

Higher Diploma in Architectural Design
Higher Diploma in Interior Design
Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture

* The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in a specific programme.

Professional Recognition

Higher Diploma in Architectural Design
Graduates with relevant Master's degree can sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organisations and be qualified as Registered Architects.

Higher Diploma in Interior Design
Students of this programme are eligible to apply for the student membership in the Hong Kong Interior Designers Association (HKIDA).

Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture
Graduates with relevant Master’s degree and attaining the prescribed amount of relevant work experience, can sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organisations and be qualified as Registered Landscape Architects.