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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion

Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Fashion Design | Fashion Merchandising
Area of study
Arts | Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-09-01-
2027-09-01-
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Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion is a 2-year full-time program with a normal duration of 2 years and a program intake of 100 senior year places. The program is government-funded, and the credits required for graduation range from 60-63, plus 9 LCR credits.


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 program.


Additional Document Required

  • Transcript/Certificate: Applicants are required to submit a copy of their Associate Degree/Higher Diploma transcripts/certificates during their online application.
  • Supplementary Form: Not required, but applicants will be invited via email to complete an online form to declare their intended choices of specialism.

Interview Arrangement

  • Date of Interview: Between March and July (for both design and non-design specialisms)
  • 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
  • Aims: To assess the suitability of non-JUPAS candidates for the program
  • Medium: English
  • Duration: Design specialisms: 15 - 30 minutes' interview; non-design specialisms: written test or 15 - 30 minutes' interview

Program Leader(s)

  • Chief: Dr. Carrie Wong
  • Deputy: Prof. Joanne Yip and Dr. Kitty Lam

Remarks

  • The credit requirements of this program 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 program 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, with the program code 14406-SYF.

Aims and Characteristics

The overall aim of the program is to train competent professionals for the fashion business, equipping them to work in textiles, apparel, retailing, design, and related organizations. Graduates play an active role in the development of the global fashion and textiles industry in local and overseas markets.


Characteristics

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


  • Fashion Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Contour Fashion and Activewear
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Innovation and Technology

Specialisms

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.


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.


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.


Curriculum

Students admitted to the senior year of the 4-year degree program must specialize in one of the following specialisms under the 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

  • Fashion Design Specialism:
    • Pattern I (60 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA, SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles, SFT312FD Fashion Draping, SFT313FD Advanced Fashion Design, SFT315KD Knitwear Design
      • 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
    • Pattern II (63 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject), SFT311FD Apparel Pattern, SFT312FD Fashion Draping, SFT313FD Advanced Fashion Design, SFT315KD Knitwear Design
      • Subjects in Year 4: 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
  • Knitwear Design Specialism:
    • Pattern I (60 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA, SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles, SFT315KD Knitwear Design, SFT316KD Knitted Structure Design, SFT317KD Knitwear Technology
      • Subjects in Year 4: SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern, SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design, SFT312FD Fashion Draping, SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
    • Pattern II (63 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject), SFT311FD Apparel Pattern, SFT315KD Knitwear Design, SFT316KD Knitted Structure Design, SFT317KD Knitwear Technology
      • Subjects in Year 4: SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles, SFT302DD 3D CAD in Pattern, SFT304AF AI in Fashion Design, SFT312FD Fashion Draping, SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
  • Contour Fashion and Activewear Specialism:
    • Pattern I (60 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
      • Subjects in Year 4: SFT405FI Advanced Perf Evaluation of Functional Apparel, SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
    • Pattern II (63 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: 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
      • Subjects in Year 4: SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles, SFT405FI Advanced Perf Evaluation of Functional Apparel, SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT416CP Capstone Project by Collection
  • Fashion Business Specialism:
    • Pattern I (60 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA, SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles, SFT328FB Fashion Buying, SFT329FB Fashion Visual Merchandising
      • Subjects in Year 4: SFT414FB Strategic Fashion Mgt, SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis
    • Pattern II (63 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA (Foundation Year Subject), SFT328FB Fashion Buying, SFT329FB Fashion Visual Merchandising, SFT327FB Fashion Retail Mgt
      • Subjects in Year 4: SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles, SFT414FB Strategic Fashion Mgt, SFT415CP Capstone Project by Thesis or SFT417CP Capstone Group Project by Thesis
  • Fashion Innovation and Technology Specialism:
    • New Pattern I (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
      • 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
    • New Pattern II (63 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: 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
      • Subjects in Year 4: 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
  • The Generic Award - BA (Hons) in Fashion:
    • Pattern I (60 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA, CAR English Language for SY, Service Learning Subject, SFT208FI Creative Use of Textiles
      • 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
    • Pattern II (63 credits)
      • Subjects in Year 3: GE Essential Components for SYA, CAR English Language for SY, CAR Chinese Language for SY, SFT202FY Introduction to Fashion Materials, SFT209FD Fashion Design
      • Subjects in Year 4: 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

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.


General University Requirement (GUR) Subjects

Senior Year admitted students are required to complete 9-18 credits to fulfill the GUR requirement as tabulated below:


  • Language and Communication Requirements (LCR): 0-9 credits
    • English (6 credits) & Chinese (3 credits)
  • Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR): 6 credits
    • 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)
  • Service-Learning (SL): 3 credits
  • Essential Components of General Education: Non-credit-bearing
    • E-modules on: 1. Academic Integrity, 2. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, 3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 4. National Education

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)
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