School of Fashion and Textiles
CODE
14406-SY
ENTRY

Sept 2025 Entry

STUDY MODE
Full-time
DURATION

2 years

CREDIT REQUIRED

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 INTAKE
100 senior year places (Subject to approval)
FUND TYPE
Government-Funded

 

  • 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. 

 

Application Deadline
Non-JUPAS Local Senior Year Admissions
2024-11-19

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Aims & Characteristics

Programme Aims

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.

 

Characteristics

Based on their desired careers and academic performance, students can choose one of the following five specialisms under the BA Scheme.
 

  • Fashion Design
    This specialism aims to nurture students’ creativity and design ability, and to develop their awareness of current and emerging technologies in the fashion and manufacturing environment and to enhance their understanding of relevant marketing and business practices.
     
  • Knitwear Design 
    This specialism, similar to that of Fashion Design specialism, aims to nurture students’ creativity and design ability. In addition to the general education, students also attain the essential knowledge and skills of a knitwear designer.
     
  • Contour Fashion and Activewear
    This specialism aims to provide students with the necessary academic and practical knowledge of contour fashion and activewear, including the integration of design and technology aspects. It provides students with a supportive and inspiring learning environment to create imaginative designs using analytical and problem-solving abilities. It also encourages students’ independent judgement and critical thinking for the new development of contour fashion and activewear. Students are guided to attain first-hand experience of the latest technologies, modern materials and industrial practice. 
     
  • Fashion Business
    This specialism equips students for global fashion business. Students will learn the fundamental management and business principles, contemporary environmental and social practices and operational knowledge of global fashion marketing and digital channels. In particular, it will develop students’ skills in defining, analysing and solving business problems in fashion retail and marketing, from fast to luxury fashion, and from fashion accessories to lifestyle products. Emphasis will be placed on the aspects of fashion sourcing, buying, market research, branding, digital marketing, omni-channel distribution, social media analytics, store management and distribution of fashion products in both local and global contexts. This specialism will ensure that students attain the necessary professional skills to initiate and carry out individual and team research project. Students will also acquire managerial, analytical and problem-solving skills for business from local and overseas internships opportunities.
     
  • Fashion Innovation and Technology
    This specialism nurtures graduates who have sound knowledge of fashion products and production processes; who are able to apply their knowledge within a technical, economic, managerial and commercial context; who are flexible and can adapt and respond to change; and who have the potential to become industrial leaders in product development, process innovation and production management in textiles and apparel in local and global markets.

 

The generic award- BA (Hons) in Fashion

Students wishing not to select any specialism can opt for the generic award - BA (Hons) in Fashion. The curriculum of BA (Hons) in Fashion provides a flexible choice of subjects that will increase students’ adaptability to the changing needs of the fashion industry. It aims to provide students with a critical understanding of contemporary practices in the digitalisation, design and development of fashion products, trends in the global and local fashion markets, business and retail environments critical to the fashion system, as well as the emerging technologies, innovations and manufacturing environment in the fashion industry.

 

There are also opportunities to gain on-the-job knowledge and experience in the workplace through placements in the industry.

Recognition & Prospects

Professional Recognition

Graduates with 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience can apply for an Associateship of the Textile Institute (ATI) in the UK. 

Graduates with 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience can apply for Professional Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel(MHKITA) in HK. MHKITA members are eligible to apply for membership in the China Textile Engineering Society and for Textile Engineer status from the Guangdong Textile Engineering Society.

 

Career Prospects

Our scheme-based education approach nurtures all-round talents with the design, technology and business knowledge they need for a wide range of career paths in the fashion industry. Graduates have career opportunities in the fashion and textiles industries and related fields, including the following.

 

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Fashion Design) can pursue careers in the fashion and lifestyle industry as womenswear/menswear designers, technical designers, digital designers, illustrators, stylists, editors and trend forecasters.

 

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Knitwear Design) can seek careers as fashion knitwear designers, digital knitting technologists, product developers, illustrators, stylists, editors and trend forecasters.

 

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Contour Fashion and Activewear) have the abilities needed to work as designers or technical designers in the development of various kinds of products, such as contour fashion, intimate apparel, functional garments, swimwear, sportswear, activewear, lace and embroidery and fashion accessories. In recent years, many Hong Kong manufacturers have maintained their competitiveness and maximised their profit margins by switching from being low-cost original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to being high value-added original design manufacturers (ODMs) or even original brand manufacturers (OBMs). This has led to substantial demand for professionals capable of designing and developing new products.

 

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Fashion Business) can develop careers in digital retailing and marketing, sustainability and compliance, brand development, international trade in fashion and textiles, visual merchandising and luxury fashion management. Our graduates are equipped with all of the necessary skills to generate both online and offline business for the fashion industry and beyond.

 

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Fashion Innovation and Technology) can pursue careers in fashion and textile enterprises/companies or innovation institutions/centres as fashion/textile product designers and developers, R&D managers, fashion merchandisers, fashion house or production managers, fashion/textile techno consultants, quality control/functional evaluation experts, customer service professionals and fashion/textile product researchers and innovators.

 

Graduates of the generic award BA (Hons) in Fashion can pursue careers in the fashion and textiles industry and related fields as follows: 

  • Fashion and textile design;
  • Knitwear design;
  • Product development;
  • Marketing/sales management;
  • Buying/merchandising;
  • Fashion retailing;
  • Social media analytics;
  • Luxury brand management;
  • Global fashion management;
  • Manufacturing/production; and
  • Quality and colour control
Curriculum

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

Pattern I (60 credits)* Pattern II (63 credits)*
Subjects in Year 3

GE Essential Components for SYA

Service Learning Subject

SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles

SFT312FD Fashion Draping

SFT313FD Advanced Fashion Design

SFT315KD Knitwear Design

GE Essential Components for SYA

(Foundation Year Subject)

SFT311FD Apparel Pattern

SFT312FD Fashion Draping

SFT313FD Advanced Fashion Design

SFT315KD Knitwear Design

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

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

Subjects in Year 4

SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern

SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design

SFT314FD 3D Printing for Fashion Design

SFT406FD Textile Design

SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection

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

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

*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Design Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion Design Backgrounds.

 

Knitwear Design Specialism

Pattern I (60 credits)* Pattern II (63 credits)*
Subjects in Year 3

GE Essential Components for SYA

Service Learning Subject

SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles

SFT315KD Knitwear Design

SFT316KD Knitted Structure Design

SFT317KD Knitwear Technology

GE Essential Components for SYA

(Foundation Year Subject)

SFT311FD Apparel Pattern

SFT315KD Knitwear Design

SFT316KD Knitted Structure Design

SFT317KD Knitwear Technology

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

CAR English Language for SY

SFT310FD Advanced Apparel Techniques

SFT318KD Yarn Design Project

SFT319FS Sustainable Fashion Design

SFT334CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Collection)

SFT409KD Advanced Knitwear Design

Subjects in Year 4

CAR Chinese Language for SY

SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern

SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design

SFT312FD Fashion Draping

SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection

Service Learning Subject

SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles

SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern

SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design

SFT312FD Fashion Draping

SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection

SFT408FD Portfolio Development

SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection

Elective 1

Elective 2

CAR Chinese Language for SY

SFT342DD 3D Design & Virtual Fitting

SFT408FD Portfolio Development

SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection

*Pattern I: for students with Fashion/Knitwear Design Backgrounds.  Pattern II: for students without Fashion/Knitwear Design Backgrounds.

 

Contour Fashion and Activewear Specialism

Pattern I (60 credits)* Pattern II (63 credits)*
Subjects in Year 3

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

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

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

SFT338E Professional Attachment SFT338E Professional Attachment
Subjects in Year 4

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)

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)

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

Pattern I (60 credits)* Pattern II (63 credits)*
Subjects in Year 3

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)

GE Essential Components for SYA

(Foundation Year Subject)

SFT328FB Fashion Buying

SFT329FB Fashion Visual Merchandising

SFT327FB Fashion Retail Mgt

(Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)

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)

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)

Subjects in Year 4

Service Learning Subject

CAR Chinese Language for SY

SFT414FB Strategic Fashion Mgt

SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis

Elective 1

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)

SFT412FB Fashion Market Intelligence

SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis

(Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion)

(Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)

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

*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Backgrounds. Pattern II for students without Fashion Backgrounds.

 

Fashion Innovation and Technology Specialism

New Pattern I (63 credits)* New Pattern II (63 credits)*
Subjects in Year 3

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)

 

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)

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)

SFT207DD Digital Product Creation

SFT305AF AIDA in Fashion Innovation

SFT306FI Technical Textiles

SFT307FI Coloration & Finishing of Fashion & Textiles

SFT333CP Professional Lang Skills & Project Prep (by Thesis)

Subjects in Year 4

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)

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

Elective 1

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)

(Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability)

*Pattern I: for students with Fashion Backgrounds. Pattern II: for students without Fashion Backgrounds, 63 credits.

 

Students opting for non-specialism study will be awarded BA (Hons) in Fashion. The curriculum is as follows:

New Pattern I (63 credits)* New Pattern II (63 credits)*
Subjects in Year 3

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)

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)

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

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)

Subjects in Year 4

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

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

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

*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: 

Areas​ Credits​

Language and Communication Requirements (LCR)​

  •  English (6 credits)​ & Chinese (3 credits)

 

(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

Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR)​

  • 3 credits from CAR (M) “Chinese History and Culture”​
  • 3 credits from one specially-designed CAR A- English Language subject (with embedded English Reading and Writing Requirements)
  • Students are required to fulfil the English and Chinese Reading & Writing Requirements
6
Service-Learning (SL)​ 3​

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
Total​ 9-18

 

Credit 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.

Scheme/Programme Leader(s)

Scheme Director

Dr Carrie Wong
PhD, BA (Hons)

Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements

  • 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.

Enquiries

For further programme information, please contact:

The General Office (tel.: 2766 6500; email: sft.ug@polyu.edu.hk).

Student Message

As an SFT student, I have been empowered to reach new heights by mastering practical skills for constructing garments and developing my own style. By overcoming challenges through practicing and learning, I have been able to improve and nurture important abilities like pattern-making and conducting research on trends. 

SFT has given me a wonderful environment for expanding my scope of knowledge. The courses have enabled me to understand how to use different materials and colours and how to combine them to achieve spectacular effects. In addition, taking part in an internship taught me about the elements of the cycle of fashion, like sourcing and vending. 

All in all, SFT has really given me the opportunity to explore the fashion world.

Chan Chi-yin BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles – Intimate Apparel and Activewear

SFT provides transformative and enriching experiences that have nurtured our growth in our quest to become professional designers. Its creative and collaborative environment has given me a sense of belonging and has provided all of us with a space to explore our ideas and works. The advice and encouragement from my teachers and other students have been crucial in developing my knowledge and skills in drawing, pattern-making and sewing. The advanced equipment provided by the School has enhanced our learning experience and helped us build a strong foundation of skills.

I am grateful that our School has provided us with opportunities for practical engagement. We have been encouraged to participate in different fashion-related projects, internships and exchange programmes. Through these experiences, we have been able to put our abilities to use in practical situations. I have also been able to obtain insightful knowledge about the workings of the fashion industry.

Chan Sze-kei Jamie BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles – Design

SFT offers an all-round curriculum that seamlessly blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience. At SFT, I can experiment with different 3D printing technologies, virtual prototyping and advanced textile manufacturing techniques, all of which push the boundaries of what is possible in fashion design. Fashion has always been a powerful form of self-expression, and it can also be a way to drive positive change in the world. From trend analysis to marketing strategies and product manufacturing, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the industry's inner workings and developed the skills necessary to bring my visions to life.

SFT also cultivates young designers with invaluable opportunities and industry experience to expand their professional horizons, and it promotes the development of fashion in Hong Kong through a vast network of industry partnerships and collaborations. If you are passionate about fashion, come join this world-class hub of innovation!

Cheng Sze-ki Bella BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles – Design

As a Technology student, I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to supplement my lecture-based coursework with extensive hands-on laboratory classes. Unlike traditional lectures, the SFT curriculum places a strong emphasis on providing students like me with opportunities to transfer theoretical knowledge into practical applications.

For example, I was able to use specialised equipment, such as the projectile weaving machine. Such lab experiences have allowed me to become familiar with the intricacies of textile production technologies and to develop skills that will be invaluable in my future career in the fashion industry. From knits to wovens, I’ve gained a nuanced appreciation of the unique characteristics and applications of each type of fabric. This holistic knowledge enables me to make more informed and innovative design decisions as I continue my studies.

Chung Yan-tung Juliana BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles – Technology

Studying at SFT has significantly broadened my fashion knowledge. This programme has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, from the intricate processes of fabric and yarn production to the challenges of navigating the end-user market. I have gained in-depth knowledge of the operational aspects of the fashion industry through my specialist modules, including supply chain management, brand management, digital marketing, customer behaviour and more. These insights have further empowered me to confidently pursue a career in this dynamic field.

During the second semester of my third year, I had the unprecedented opportunity to study abroad at the University of Southampton in the UK. Supported by a PolyU subsidy and my Reaching Out Award, this experience allowed me to explore the global landscape and connect with my peers from different backgrounds, which significantly expanded my cultural awareness. This summer, I received an internship offer from Inditex to work as a part of Zara’s Area Team. This invaluable experience has given me the opportunity to learn first-hand about visual merchandising and to apply the theories I studied before I became an intern.

Li Cheuk-wing Elizabeth BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles – Retail and Marketing
Additional Documents Required
Transcript / Certificate

Applicants are required to submit the copy of their Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma transcripts/ certificates during their online application. 

Supplementary Form

Supplementary form is not required. Applicants will be invited via email to complete an online form with your application ID to declare your intended choices of Specialism in due course. 

Interview Arrangement
Aims

To assess the suitability of non-JUPAS candidates for the programme

Date of Interview
Between December and July (for both design and non-design specialisms)
Duration

Design specialisms: 15 - 30 minutes' interview; non-design specialisms: written test or 15 - 30 minutes' interview

Medium
English
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
Remarks

(a) Suitable candidates for the Fashion Design/ Knitwear Design/Contour Fashion and Activewear specialisms 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 work of 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.