Hong Kong College of Technology

Admission Requirements

Core Subjects		Three Other Subjects
English Language	Chinese Language	Any Subject
Level 2	Level 2*	Level 2 (including M1/M2) Note: For “Citizenship and Social Development”, the general admission requirement shall be “Attained” instead of “Level 2”. Each applicant is allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning subjects at “Attained” level as equivalent to Level 2 in the application.

Pass in 1 A-Level or 2 AS-Level subjects (with 5 passes in HKCEE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language)^; or
Holder of Diploma Yi Jin/ Diploma of Applied Education; or
Holder of Diploma for Tertiary Studies^; or
Holder of Pre-Associate Degree^; or
Holder of Diploma and
- the qualification should be awarded by one of the local or overseas recognised tertiary institutions / post-secondary colleges; and
- the length of study is at least 450 teaching hours; or
Aged 21 or above with 1 year working experience; or
Equivalent qualifications
Pass the admission interview.

Notation:
*: Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) is in general accepted as Chinese Language qualification, but it is not considered as an elective subject.
^: Applicable to Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development) only.

Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development)
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Higher Diploma in Industrial Internet of Things
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Programme Structure

HKDSE students who are interested in studying IT-related programmes can choose to study either the Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development) (Self-financing (Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions / Sectors)), or the Higher Diploma in Industrial Internet of Things (Self-financing).

Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development)

Higher Diploma in Industrial Internet of Things

Progression Pathways

Graduates can enroll in various undergraduate programmes in related disciplines or across different disciplines. These include UGC-funded programmes, SSSDP/NMTSS programmes, self-financing programmes, and overseas degree programmes. Some programmes offer the possibility of completion within one year.

Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development)

Graduates are eligible to enroll in bachelor’s degree programmes which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Institution	Programme
City University of Hong Kong	BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering
City University of Hong Kong	BSc in Creative Media
Hong Kong Metropolitan University	BA (Hons) in New Music and Interactive Entertainment
	BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering
	BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
	BSc (Hons) in Cyber and Computer Security
	BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
The Chinese University of Hong Kong	BEng in Computer Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong	BSc in Computer Science
The Education University of Hong Kong	BEd (Hons) (Primary) - Mathematics
	BEd (Hons) (Secondary) - Information and Communication Technology
	BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University	BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design)
	BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)
	BSc (Hons) in Information Security
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	BEng in Computer Engineering
The University of Hong Kong	BASc in Social Data Science
The University of Hong Kong	BSc in Information Management

Higher Diploma in Industrial Internet of Things

Graduates can articulate to overseas and local bachelor’s degree programmes (Senior year entry) in Internet of Things or Information Technology. Graduates may apply for the following top-up bachelor's degree programmes:

Institution	Programme
City University of Hong Kong	BSc in Computer Science
The Chinese University of Hong Kong	BEng in Artificial Intelligence - Systems and Technologies
The Chinese University of Hong Kong	BSc in Computer Science
The Education University of Hong Kong	BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University	BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University	BSc (Hons) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	BSc in Computer Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	BSc in Data Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong	BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence
	BEng in Computer Science
	BEng in Data Science and Engineering

Progression Ladder

Graduate Prospects

Professional Recognition

Both Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development) and Higher Diploma in Industrial Internet of Things are recognised by The Hong Kong Computer Society. Full-time mode students are qualified to be HKCS Student Member, and upon graduation, they may consider applying for Associate Member.

Students of Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development) can also apply for Student Membership or Affiliate Membership in the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association, enjoying access to the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Fresh Graduate Support Scheme job matching platform.

Career Prospects

Graduates can seek employment towards a career in the following roles:

Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development)	Higher Diploma in Industrial Internet of Things
E-Commerce Developer	Assistant Service Engineer
Front-end/Full Stack Developer	IoT Manufacturing Quality Management Engineer
Game Developer	IoT Technical Support
Mobile Application Developer	IoT/Software Engineer
Multimedia Developer	Sales Engineer
Project Management Personnel
System Support Personnel
UX Designer
Web Developer