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For JUPAS Applicants (2025-26 Admission)

 

Programme

BA (Hons) Scheme in Design (JUPAS code: JS3569)

Students will be awarded one of the following awards upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:

  • BA (Hons) in Design (Advertising Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Information Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interior Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Service Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Social Design)

Students are subject to further assessment criteria i.e. students' own choice, students' portfolio evaluation, interview performance, GPA and individual subject results in selection of awards at the end of their Year One study.


The option of Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is available to the students within BA (Hons) Scheme in Design.


The option of Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students who will enrol in BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design) or BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design).


Admission to the Secondary Major is on competitive basis and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please refer to LINK for details.

 

Entrance Requirements and Subject Weightings

Satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements of 4 core and 2 elective subjects with:

  • Level 3 in English Language, Chinese Language and two elective subjects; and
  • Level 2 in Mathematics and "Attained" in Citizenship and Social Development.

The School welcomes applications from students with a broad range of academic and cultural interests. Student applications from both arts and sciences streams are accepted, and those who have an interest in design, liberal studies, visual arts and/or other cultural and technology disciplines are encouraged to apply to the programme.

There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):

  • Chinese Language
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Design and Applied Technology
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Visual Arts

Applied Learning Subjects:

  • Creative Advertising
  • Film and Transmedia
  • Film and Video / Film and Video Studies
  • Image Design
  • Innovative Product Design
  • Interior Design
  • Internet of Everything Application
  • Marketing and Online Promotion
  • Multimedia Entertainment Studies
  • New Media Communication Strategies

 

Relevant Applied Learning subject(s) that can be considered for meeting the University entrance requirement and admission score calculation is/are:

  • Applied Business Research
  • Applied Psychology
  • Building Technology
  • Commercial Comic Art
  • Computer Game and Animation Design
  • Creative Advertising
  • Data Application for Business / Business Data Analysis
  • Display and Jewellery Design
  • Electronic Product Design in Action
  • Entrepreneurship for SME
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fashion Image Design / Fashion and Image Design
  • Film and Transmedia
  • Film and Video / Film and Video Studies
  • Image Design
  • Innovative Product Design
  • Interior Design
  • Internet of Everything Application
  • Jewellery and Accessories Design
  • Jewellery Arts and Design
  • Magazine Editing and Production
  • Marketing and Online Promotion
  • Marketing in Global Trade
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Mobile and Online Apps Development
  • Multimedia Entertainment Studies
  • New Media Communication Strategies
  • Practical Psychology
  • Public Relations and Advertising
  • Public Relations and Communication
  • Radio Host and Programme Production
  • TV Infotainment Production / Infotainment Productionon Strategies

View the updated list of qualifying subjects on Study@PolyU.

 

Admission Score Calculation

Admission Score Calculation Mechanism for the Current Admission Exercise: 
Any Best 5 Subjects

Credit Transfer & Exemption

Details>> 

Interview Arrangement

  • Applicants who place this programme in their Band A choice are required to submit an online portfolio in June. 
  • Upon release of HKDSE results, shortlisted applicants will be invited to an individual interview with their physical/digital portfolio, along with prototypes or models (if applicable). 
  • Top HKDSE Scorers (e.g. average weighted score 5 in 2024/25) will be exempted from portfolio submission in June and invited for an admission interview after JUPAS result announcement.

Detailed admission schedule will be sent via email to eligible JUPAS applicants.

 

Portfolio Guidelines

Click HERE

 

Making Application

Please refer to the JUPAS website for details.

 

Programme Information

Please click HERE for programme information.

 

Enquiries

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

 

 

For Non-JUPAS Local Year 1 Applicants (2025-26 Admission)

 

Programme

BA (Hons) Scheme in Design (Programme code: 73416)

Students will be awarded one of the following awards upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:

  • BA (Hons) in Design (Advertising Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Information Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interior Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Service Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Social Design)

Students are subject to further assessment criteria i.e. students' own choice, students' portfolio evaluation, interview performance, GPA and individual subject results in selection of awards at the end of their Year One study.


The option of Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is available to the students within BA (Hons) Scheme in Design.


The option of Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students who will enrol in BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design) or BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design).


Admission to the Secondary Major is on competitive basis and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please refer to LINK for details.

 

Entrance Requirements

 Satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

 

Remarks

  • Applicants with good A-Level/ IB results or the equivalent may be granted up to 25% credit transfer upon admission to the 4-year programme. Each applicant’s case will be considered based on its individual merit.
  • Preference will be given to students with good language skill.
  • The School of Design welcomes applications from students with a broad range of academic and cultural interests. Students who have an interest in design, liberal studies, visual arts and/or other cultural and technology disciplines are encouraged to apply to the programme.
  • Admissions will be handled on a rolling basis. Early round of consideration will be due in November 2024. For details, please check Study@PolyU.

Credit Transfer & Exemption

Details>>
 

Portfolio Submission & Interview

  • Applicants are required to submit their portfolios online.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an individual interview with their physical / digital portfolio, along with prototypes or models (if applicable), in late March to April.

 

Portfolio Guidelines

Click HERE

 

Making Application

Interested applicants may obtain updated program information at Study@PolyU and obtain application materials and make on-line application.

 

Programme Information

Please click HERE for programme information.

 

Enquiries

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

 

 

 

For Non-JUPAS Local Senior Year Applicants (2025-26 Admission)

 

 

BA (Hons) Scheme in Design

 

Programmes

 

Entrance Requirements

Applicants with an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in Design/Design Studies from a recognised institutions.

 

Remark

  • Preference will be given to students with good language skills.

Credit Transfer & Exemption

Details>> 

Interview Arrangement

Applicants may be asked to submit their portfolios and attend an interview to present their portfolios.

 

Portfolio Guidelines

Click HERE

Making Application

Interested applicants may obtain updated program information at Study@PolyU and obtain application materials and make on-line application.

Programme Information

Please click HERE for programme information.

Enquiries

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

 

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For Chinese Mainland Applicants (2025-26 Admission)

 

Programme

BA (Hons) Scheme in Design (Programme code: 73416)

 

Students will be awarded one of the following awards upon successful fulfilment of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:

  • BA (Hons) in Design (Advertising Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Information Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interior Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Service Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Social Design)

 

Entrance Requirements

For Mainland students with China’s national college entrance examination qualification, please refer to Study@PolyU for detailed admission requirements and procedures.

 

Credit Transfer & Exemption

Details>>

 

Portfolio Guidelines

Click HERE

 

Programme Information

Please click HERE for programme information.

 

Enquiries

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

 

 

 

For International Applicants (2025-26 Admission)

 

Programme

BA (Hons) Scheme in Design (Programme code: 73416)

 

Students will be awarded one of the following awards upon successful fulfilment of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:

  • BA (Hons) in Design (Advertising Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Information Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Interior Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Service Design)
  • BA (Hons) in Design (Social Design)

Students are subject to further assessment criteria i.e. students' own choice, students' portfolio evaluation, interview performance, GPA and individual subject results in selection of awards at the end of their Year One study.


The option of Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is available to the students within BA (Hons) Scheme in Design.


The option of Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students who will enrol in BA (Hons) in Design (Product Design) or BA (Hons) in Design (Interaction Design).


Admission to the Secondary Major is on competitive basis and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please refer to LINK for details.

 

Entrance Requirements

  • (GCE A-Level/ International A-Level qualifications) Grade B or above in 3 GCE A-Level / International A-Level subjects; OR
  • (International Baccalaureate) IB Diploma with a total of 32 points or above out of 45; OR
  • Other National/ Regional (Please click HERE for details); 
  • AND satisfy English Language Requirement.

 

Remarks

  • Applicants with good results in the GCE A-Level/ International A-Level or IB may be granted a maximum of 25% credit transfer.
  • Admissions will be handled on a rolling basis. Early round of consideration will be due in November 2024. For details, please check Study@PolyU.

 

Credit Transfer & Exemption

Details>> 

Interview Arrangement

Applicants are required to submit their portfolio online and may be invited to attend an interview to present their portfolios.

Portfolio Guidelines

Click HERE

 

Making Application

Interested applicants may obtain updated program information at Study@PolyU and obtain application materials and make online application.

 

Programme Information

Please click HERE for programme information.

 

Enquiries

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

 

 

 

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