Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion
Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 14406-SY
Mode of Study Full Time
Normal Duration 2 years
Programme Intake 100 senior year places
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
60-63 (plus 9 LCR credits) The exact credits required for each AD/HD holder depends on the approved credits transferred. Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR), based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance, will be required to take additional credits (6 credits in English and 3 credits in Chinese) on top of the required credits.
Programme Leader(s)
Chief | Dr Carrie Wong
Deputy | Prof. Joanne Yip and Dr Kitty Lam
Remarks
- The credit requirements of this programme are indicative only and subject to review.
- The exact number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees.
- The programme codes for the 5 specialisms are:
- 14406-SYD: Fashion Design
- 14406-SYK: Knitwear Design
- 14406-SYC: Contour Fashion and Activewear
- 14406-SYB: Fashion Business
- 14406-SYT: Fashion Innovation and Technology
- Students wishing not to select any specialism above can opt for the generic award- BA (Hons) in Fashion. The programme code of the generic award is 14406-SYF.
AD/HD graduates should apply for admission to the BA Scheme (14406-SY). They will select and pursue one of the five specialisms or the generic award after admission.
Aims and Characteristics
The overall aim of the programme is to train competent professionals for the fashion business, equipping them to work in textiles, apparel, retailing, design, and related organisations. Graduates play an active role in the development of the global fashion and textiles industry in local and overseas markets. In addition to cultivating students’ professional competencies, the programme enhances their other essential competencies, such as entrepreneurship, social media marketing, and business analytics. This expands graduates’ skillsets to meet the needs of today’s business environment. They excel in leadership, teamwork, healthy lifestyle practices and lifelong learning; they become trend leaders, innovators, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers; and they deploy effective communication and interpersonal skills. They are biliterate and trilingual, and they serve as informed and ethical leaders who promote social and national responsibility, engage in local and international affairs, act as responsible global citizens, and exhibit cultural and aesthetic appreciation with a global perspective.
Students admitted to the senior year of the 4-year degree programme must specialise in one of the following specialisms under our BA Scheme:
- Fashion Design
- Knitwear Design
- Contour Fashion and Activewear
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Innovation and Technology
Students selected not to be streamed in any specialism will obtain the generic award - BA (Hons) in Fashion.
Detailed curriculum for each specialism is listed below:
Fashion Design Specialism
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Pattern I (60 credits)* |
Pattern II (63 credits)* |
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Subjects in Year 3 |
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GE Essential Components for SYA Service Learning Subject SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT312FD Fashion Draping SFT313FD Advanced Fashion Design SFT315KD Knitwear Design
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GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject) SFT311FD Apparel Pattern SFT312FD Fashion Draping SFT313FD Advanced Fashion Design SFT315KD Knitwear Design
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CAR English Language for SY CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design SFT334CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Collection) SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT407FD Advanced Fashion Draping
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CAR English Language for SY SFT310FD Advanced Apparel Techniques SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design SFT334CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Collection) SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT407FD Advanced Fashion Draping
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Subjects in Year 4 |
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SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design SFT314FD 3D Printing for Fashion Design SFT406FD Textile Design SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
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SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design SFT314FD 3D Printing for Fashion Design SFT406FD Textile Design SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
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SFT408FD Portfolio Development SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection Elective 1 Elective 2 |
Service Learning Subject CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT408FD Portfolio Development SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
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*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Design Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion Design Backgrounds.
Knitwear Design Specialism
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Pattern I (60 credits)* |
Pattern II (63 credits)* |
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Subjects in Year 3 |
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GE Essential Components for SYA Service Learning Subject SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT315KD Knitwear Design SFT316KD Knitted Structure Design SFT317KD Knitwear Technology
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GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject) SFT311FD Apparel Pattern SFT315KD Knitwear Design SFT316KD Knitted Structure Design SFT317KD Knitwear Technology
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CAR English Language for SY SFT318KD Yarn Design Project SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design SFT334CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Collection) SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT409KD Advanced Knitwear Design
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SFT310FD Advanced Apparel Techniques SFT318KD Yarn Design Project SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design SFT334CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Collection) SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT409KD Advanced Knitwear Design
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Subjects in Year 4 |
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CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design SFT312FD Fashion Draping SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
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CAR English Language for SY SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design SFT312FD Fashion Draping SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
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SFT408FD Portfolio Development SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection Elective 1 Elective 2 |
CAR Chinese Language for SY Service Learning Subject SFT408FD Portfolio Development SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
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*Pattern I: for students with Fashion/Knitwear Design Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion/Knitwear Design Backgrounds.
Contour Fashion and Activewear Specialism
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Pattern I (60 credits)* |
Pattern II (63 credits)* |
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Subjects in Year 3 |
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GE Essential Components for SYA SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT322CD Materials & Acc for Intimate Apparel & Activewear SFT323CD Contour Design SFT325CD Bra Construction SFT343CD Technical Design & Fitting |
GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject) SFT322CD Materials & Acc for Intimate Apparel & Activewear SFT323CD Contour Design SFT325CD Bra Construction SFT343CD Technical Design & Fitting |
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CAR English Language for SY Service Learning Subject SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design SFT324CD Sew-free Product Design & Development SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis) SFT410CD Activewear & Swimwear Design
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CAR English Language for SY SFT309FD Fashion Illustration SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design SFT324CD Sew-free Product Design & Development SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis) SFT410CD Activewear & Swimwear Design
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SFT338E Professional Attachment |
SFT338E Professional Attachment |
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Subjects in Year 4 |
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SFT405FI Advanced Perf Evaluation of Functional Apparel SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection (Cluster 1: Digital Design) (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion)
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Service Learning Subject SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT405FI Advanced Perf Evaluation of Functional Apparel SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection (Cluster 1: Digital Design) |
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CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection Elective 1 |
CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) |
*Pattern I: for students with Fashion/Knitwear Design Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion/Knitwear Design Backgrounds.
Fashion Business Specialism
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Pattern I (60 credits)* |
Pattern II (63 credits)* |
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Subjects in Year 3 |
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GE Essential Components for SYA SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT328FB Fashion Buying SFT329FB Fashion Visual Merchandising (Cluster 1: Digital Design) (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)
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GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject) SFT328FB Fashion Buying SFT329FB Fashion Visual Merchandising SFT327FB Fashion Retail Mgt (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)
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CAR English Language for SY SFT330FB Fashion Digital Marketing SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis) SFT413FB Fashion Brand Mgt (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion)
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CAR English Language for SY SFT206FY Colour, Fashion Trends & History SFT330FB Fashion Digital Marketing SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis) SFT413FB Fashion Brand Mgt (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion)
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Subjects in Year 4 |
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Service Learning Subject CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT414FB Strategic Fashion Mgt SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)
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Service Learning Subject CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT414FB Strategic Fashion Mgt SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 1: Digital Design)
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SFT412FB Fashion Market Intelligence SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) Elective 1 Elective 2 |
SFT412FB Fashion Market Intelligence SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) Elective 1
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*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Backgrounds. Pattern II for students without Fashion Backgrounds.
Fashion Innovation and Technology Specialism
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New Pattern I (63 credits)* |
New Pattern II (63 credits)* |
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Subjects in Year 3 |
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GE Essential Components for SYA CAR English Language for SY CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)
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GE Essential Components for SYA CAR English Language for SY CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT202FY Introduction to Fashion Materials SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability) |
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Service Learning Subject SFT305AF AIDA in Fashion Innovation SFT 306FI Technical Textiles SFT307FI Coloration & Finishing of Fashion & Textiles SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis)
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SFT207DD Digital Product Creation SFT305AF AIDA in Fashion Innovation SFT 306FI Technical Textiles SFT307FI Coloration & Finishing of Fashion & Textiles SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis)
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Subjects in Year 4 |
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SFT308FI Fashion Quality Evaluation & Management SFT403FI Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications SFT405FI Advanced Perf Evaluation of Functional Apparel SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis Elective 1 (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)
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SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern SFT308FI Fashion Quality Evaluation & Management SFT403FI Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications SFT405FI Advanced Perf Evaluation of Functional Apparel SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability) |
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SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting SFT402FI Fashion Product Development SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) Elective 2 |
Service Learning Subject SFT402FI Fashion Product Development SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) Elective 1 |
*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion Backgrounds, 63 credits.
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Students opt for non-specialism study will be awarded BA (Hons) in Fashion. The curriculum is as follows: |
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Pattern I (60 credits)* |
Pattern II (63 credits)* |
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Subjects in Year 3 |
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GE Essential Components for SYA CAR English Language for SY Service Learning Subject SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles (Cluster 1: Digital Design) (Cluster 8: Contour Design)
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GE Essential Components for SYA CAR English Language for SY CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT202FY Introduction to Fashion Materials SFT209FD Fashion Design (Cluster 10: Fashion Business II) |
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SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis) (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) (Cluster 3: Fashion Innovation) (Cluster 4: Fashion Design I) (Cluster 10: Fashion Business II) Elective 1
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Service Learning Subject SFT204FY Introduction to Apparel Techniques SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis) (Cluster 3: Fashion Innovation) (Cluster 4: Fashion Design I) (Cluster 10: Fashion Business II)
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Subjects in Year 4 |
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CAR Chinese Language for SY SFT321FS Environmental, Social, and Governance in Fashion Business SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 10: Fashion Business II) Elective 2
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SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles SFT321FS Environmental, Social, and Governance in Fashion Business SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 1: Digital Design) (Cluster 8: Contour Design) Elective 1 |
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SFT402FI Fashion Product Development SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis Elective 3 Elective 4 |
SFT402FI Fashion Product Development SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis (Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion) Elective 2
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*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion Backgrounds.
The above subject list is subject to revision. Offering of subjects is subject to the availability of teaching staff and viable enrolment number. The School has the discretion on the offering semester and class quota, which is limited by classroom capacity.
Capstone Project Requirement (for all specialisms)
Professional Language Skills and Project Preparation (by Thesis/Collection) (4 credits)
Capstone Project (by Thesis/Collection) (5 credits)/ Capstone Group Project (by Thesis)(5 credits)
Work-Integrated Education
As a graduation requirement, every student must complete a minimum of 3 weeks or 120 hours of Work-Integrated Education in an organizational context relevant to their future profession in the garment and textiles industry. This mandatory training must be completed before graduation.
More information on the subjects offered can be found here.
General University Requirement (GUR) Subjects
Senior Year admitted students are required to complete 9-18 credits to fulfill the GUR requirement as tabulated below:
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Areas |
Credits |
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Languageand Communication Requirements (LCR)
(Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the Undergraduate Degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance will be required to take additional credits (6 credits in English and 3 credits in Chinese) on top of the required credits.) |
0-9 |
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Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR)
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6 |
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Service-Learning (SL) |
3 |
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Essential Components of General Education
E-modules on: 1. Academic Integrity 2. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics 3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship 4. National Education |
Non-credit-bearing |
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Total |
9-18 |
- An Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in Fashion, Business, Design and Science, or equivalent.
Selection Criteria
Applicants may be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview to ascertain their suitability for the programme.|
Transcript / Certificate: |
Applicants are required to submit the copy of their Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma transcripts/ certificates duringtheir online application. |
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Supplementary Form: |
Supplementary form is not required. Applicants will be invitedvia emailto complete an online form with your application ID to declare your intended choices of Specialism in due course. |
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Date of Interview: |
Between March and July (for both design and non-design specialisms) |
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Mode: |
Design specialisms - Interview at PolyU or via MS Teams; Non-design specialisms - With a written test or may be invited to an interview at PolyU or via MS Teams, if necessary |
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Aims: |
To assess the suitability of non-JUPAS candidates for the programme |
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Medium: |
English |
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Duration: |
Design specialisms:15 - 30 minutes' interview; non-design specialisms: written test or 15 - 30 minutes' interview |
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Remarks: |
(a) Suitable candidates for the Fashion Design/ Knitwear Design/Contour Fashion and Activewearspecialisms will be invited to attend interview at PolyU or via MS Teams, so their suitability for the programme can be assessed.Those who are offered interviews are required to bring portfolio/ creative workof their work. (b) Suitable candidates for the Fashion Business/ Fashion innovation and Technology specialisms may be invited to perform a written test or an interview at PolyU or via MS Teams. |
PolyU stood out to me when choosing a university due to its outstanding reputation, recognition, and commitment to providing a high-quality education. Selecting fashion design at SFT as my major aligns perfectly with my career aspirations, as SFT offers a comprehensive and industry-relevant curriculum. The state-of-the-art facilities and experienced professors play a pivotal role in shaping my academic journey.
Studying at SFT has been enriching, providing me with a deep understanding of fashion design, garment construction, and textile technology. Engaging lectures, practical workshops, and hands-on projects have honed my attention to detail and fuelled my passion for the future. The programme’s emphasis on industry collaborations and real-world projects has equipped me with the practical skills necessary to succeed in the fashion industry.
PolyU and SFT have given me numerous opportunities to expand my horizons. I have been fortunate enough to receive a scholarship and actively participate in various competitions. These experiences have allowed me to unleash my creative prowess and create meaningful projects with tangible outcomes.
Alfrida Theodora Suhonggo
Cheung Man-ying Connie
Unlike other schools, SFT provides lots of laboratory sessions which enable me to transfer the knowledge we learnt at regular lectures into practical use. For example, operating equipment such as projectile weaving machines, and designing patterns for garments.
I am very thankful for the opportunities from SFT that open my eyes. I took a two-month course at the University of British Columbia with the scholarship of Undergraduate Student Research Awards offered by PolyU’s Graduate School. Besides, the tremendous industry networks with renowned brands and retailers, such as Lane Crawford, Farfetch, FR2, etc., help me to find good internship opportunities.
Leung Chui-yi
Enquiries
- Room QT715
- +852 2766 6500
- sft.ug@polyu.edu.hk
