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2017/18ADMISSION
INSTITUTE OFTEXTILES ANDCLOTHING
2017/18ADMISSION
INSTITUTE OFTEXTILES ANDCLOTHING
4 — ABOUT ITC
10 — DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (OUTCOME-BASED)
12 — MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (OUTCOME-BASED)
14 — MASTER OF ARTS IN FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN
18 — MASTER OF ARTS IN FASHION AND TEXTILES (FASHION MERCHANDISING)
22 — MASTER OF ARTS IN FASHION AND TEXTILES
28 — ENQUIRIES
CONTENTS
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ITC is the leading provider
of professional fashion
and textiles education and
the hub for cutting edge
research in fashion and
textiles in Hong Kong.
ITC takes pride in offering
a wide range of quality
academic programmes
that nurture much
sought-after fashion
professionals and leaders
for our society. Over the
years, ITC has trained and
developed the full potential
of budding designers,
talented technologists, and
visionary managers and
directors, who have made
significant contributions
to the fashion industry in
Hong Kong and beyond.
ITC is determined to play a key role by providing quality education that is geared to the new demands of an increasingly knowledge-driven economy, and strive for excellence in making ground breaking contributions to the development of the fashion and textiles industry.
In ITC, we have a long-
established research
culture and conduct both
fundamental and applied
research in fashion
technology, fashion design,
and fashion business that
have significant impacts as
well as practical value to
society. Apart from being a
close partner of businesses
and the industry, ITC has
established strong regional
and global connections.
We are weaving a growing
and increasingly effective
global network which
would further facilitate
our educational and
research development,
as well as enhance our
knowledge exchange.
The Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) is recognised as one of the world class educational institutions in the Asian region, with the vision to be the leading institution in fashion, textiles and design education, research and partnership.
ABOUT ITC
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“De-Constru-cured”
— by Twiggy Lin
“Too Much Reality”
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
“Machina”
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PROGRAMME AIMS The programme aims to
provide rigorous training
to students who aspire
to become researchers or
scholars with the capability
to conduct independent
and original research, and
produce research findings
that are relevant and
significant to their chosen
field of specialisation.
PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS Supervisors who hold an
academic position supervise
research students on an
individual basis. Research
students are obliged to
complete the core and
elective subjects and
participate in research
seminars that are organised
by ITC or the University.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students are required to
complete the coursework/
meet the credit
requirements prior to
thesis submission.
COMPULSORY SUBJECT Ethics: Research,
Professional & Personal
Perspectives
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS Guided study subjects
and/or taught subjects
for research students.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates shall normally
hold a postgraduate
degree with a significant
research component,
such as a dissertation,
conferred by The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University or
a recognised university.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSA Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score of 80
or above for the internet-
based test (with a writing
score of 23 or above) or 550
or above for the paper-
based test (with a score of
at least 4 out of 6 in the
Test of Written English);
or
An overall Band Score
of at least 6.5 (with a
score of 6 or above for
the writing component)
in the International
English Language Testing
System (IELTS).
APPLICATION METHODApplications can be
submitted online at
www.polyu.edu.hk/rowas.
APPLICATION DEADLINE31 December 2016
NON-LOCAL APPLICANTSFor non-local applicants
who are only on a visitor
or tourist visa, PolyU
can neither register the
applicants as a student
nor allow the applicants
to commence study until a
student visa is obtained.
Non-local students are not
eligible for government
grants and loans. They
should therefore ensure
that they have sufficient
funds for tuition fees,
accommodations and
other expenses, including
medical insurance.
OTHER INFORMATION
AccommodationsFull-time students within
the normal study period
are eligible for one year of
residence in the University-
managed accommodations
(including the Student
Halls of Residence and off-
campus housing), subject to
availability. They can make
alternative accommodation
arrangements if necessary.
Part-time employmentFull-time students who are
receiving a studentship
are not permitted to take
up any employment with
the University or any other
employer, or engage in other
activities that prevent them
from devoting full-time
effort to their programme
of study unless special
approval is granted.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(OUTCOME-BASED)
PROGRAMME CODE ⁄
STUDY MODE ⁄DURATION ⁄
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ⁄
TYPE OF FUNDING ⁄FEE ⁄
CHAIRMAN OF RESEARCH ⁄ POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
88011Full-time
3 years or 4 years
15 credits for 3 years
22 credits for 4 years
Government-funded
HK$42,100
(annual registration fee)
Prof. Hu Hong
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PROGRAMME AIMS The programme aims to
provide rigorous training
to students who aspire
to become researchers or
scholars with the capability
to conduct independent
and original research, and
produce research findings
that are relevant and
significant to their chosen
field of specialisation.
PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS Supervisors who hold an
academic position supervise
research students on an
individual basis. Research
students are obliged to
complete the core and
elective subjects and
participate in research
seminars that are organised
by ITC or the University.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students are required to
complete the coursework/
meet the credit
requirements prior to
thesis submission.
COMPULSORY SUBJECT Ethics: Research,
Professional & Personal
Perspectives
ELECTIVE SUBJECTSGuided study subjects
or taught subjects for
research students.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates who hold:
• a bachelor’s degree
with first or second
class honours from The
Hong Kong Polytechnic
University or a
recognised university, or
• other academic
qualifications which are
deemed to be equivalent.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSA Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score of 80
or above for the internet-
based test (with a writing
score of 23 or above) or 550
or above for the paper-
based test (with a score of
at least 4 out of 6 in the
Test of Written English);
or
An overall Band Score
of at least 6.5 (with a
score of 6 or above for
the writing component)
in the International
English Language Testing
System (IELTS).
APPLICATION METHODApplications can be
submitted online at
www.polyu.edu.hk/rowas.
APPLICATION DEADLINE31 December 2016
NON-LOCAL APPLICANTSFor non-local applicants
who are only on a visitor
or tourist visa, PolyU
can neither register the
applicants as a student
nor allow the applicants
to commence study until a
student visa is obtained.
Non-local students are not
eligible for government
grants and loans. They
should therefore ensure
that they have sufficient
funds for tuition fees,
accommodations and
other expenses, including
medical insurance.
OTHER INFORMATION
AccommodationsFull-time students within
the normal study period
are eligible for one year of
residence in the University-
managed accommodations
(including the Student
Halls of Residence and off-
campus housing), subject to
availability. They can make
alternative accommodation
arrangements if necessary.
Part-time employmentFull-time students who are
receiving a studentship
are not permitted to take
up any employment with
the University or any other
employer, or engage in other
activities that prevent them
from devoting full-time
effort to their programme
of study unless special
approval is granted.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY(OUTCOME-BASED)
PROGRAMME CODE ⁄
STUDY MODE ⁄DURATION ⁄
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ⁄TYPE OF FUNDING ⁄
FEE ⁄
CHAIRMAN OF RESEARCH ⁄ POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
88012Full-time2 years9 creditsGovernment-fundedHK$42,100 (annual registration fee)Prof. Hu Hong
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PROGRAMME AIMS This programme aims to
provide designers with an
in-depth understanding
of global fashion trends
and requirements.
Emphasis is placed on
design conceptualisation,
independent research,
creative application and
artistic expression, and a
design-focused environment
is provided to students to
obtain a range of design-
oriented, decision-making
skills that are relevant
to the fashion industry.
PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS Students develop skills that
underpin their existing
design and industry
knowledge, and learn to
appreciate the demands
placed on designers in
this dynamic industry. In-
depth personal projects
allow students to explore
issues of design practice,
technology and theory. The
programme fosters a broad
range of critical thinking
and creative awareness
skills. When combined,
these elements provide
the basis that make our
graduates highly sought
after design professionals.
Four major subject
areas are available:
• Fashion Design;
• Knitwear Design;
• Textile Design; and
• Bodywear Design
PROGRAMME STRUCTUREThe programme consists of
three major components:
• Core subjects - five
subjects in Semester
1 and two subjects
in Semester 2;
• Personal project - written
report, design portfolio
and design collection,
developed in one of
the four major subject
areas, with guidance
provided by subject
specialists/tutors; and
• Final assessment
and presentation.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTSEvolution of Design TrendsThis subject aims to provide
professional knowledge
on how fashion design
trends have evolved in
close relation with socio-
cultural contexts throughout
history. Students analyse
and interpret cues from
designer collections, trade
shows, culture, society,
the streets and influential
world events to develop
their own concepts and
trend information.
Design ConceptThe subject aims to develop
critical thinking in students
in their approach towards
design development.
Through project-based
learning, students will
acquire knowledge
and understanding of
relevant fashion and
textile requirements and
demonstrate intellectual
synthesis of diverse
modes of research
that would benefit the
development of relevant
designs and products.
Visual Design CommunicationThis subject aims to assist
students to develop a
professional design portfolio
for the fashion and textile
industry. Students will
examine the work of other
designers, possibility of
using various types of
multi-media to enhance the
overall visualisation of their
work, and different methods
of visual presentation.
Creative TextilesThis subject aims to provide
students with opportunities
to explore creative textile
design through practice.
Students will be encouraged
to integrate traditional and
contemporary techniques to
create unique approaches
and individualistic design
styles. The subject will
raise the awareness of
students of textile design
for the commercial
fashion industry.
Design Collection PreparationThis subject aims to assist
students to establish a
personal route of specialism
towards an individual
fashion statement/style.
With the range of core skills
developed as well as critical
thinking and creative
awareness skills instilled
during the first semester,
a design portfolio of a
fashion/textile collection
that is both marketable
and aesthetically appealing
for the fashion and textile
industry will be created.
Fashion BusinessThis subject aims to
provide students with both
an overview and insight
into the development of
fashion business trends in
the international fashion
industry, so that they have
a good understanding of the
various concepts of design
marketing and promotion
linked to the trends and
apply them accordingly.
Fashion TechnologyThis subject aims to develop
the awareness of students
on the current and emerging
technologies in the fashion
and textile industry. This
subject will help students
obtain first-hand experience
of the latest technologies
and real-life industry
practices so as to respond
to the changing demands
of the fashion industry.
“The Age of Adventure”
— by Yuan Liu
MASTER OF ARTS IN FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN
PROGRAMME CODE ⁄
STUDY MODE ⁄DURATION ⁄
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ⁄TYPE OF FUNDING ⁄
FEE ⁄
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR ⁄
14097Full-time1 year30 creditsSelf-financedHK$3,300 per credit for local studentsHK$4,000 per credit for non-local studentsProf. Raymond Au
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APPLICATION METHODApplications can be
submitted online at
www.polyu.edu.hk/study.
APPLICATION DEADLINE30 April 2017
Non-local postgraduate
students are to arrange
for their accommodations
in Hong Kong. Given the
central location of the
University, students who
are living off campus
can still conveniently
travel to campus. Details
on visa applications,
immigration regulations,
health care, costs of living
and other non-academic
matters of concern of
non-local students will
be separately provided if
offered admission to our
programmes. A brief guide
has been prepared by the
Mainland and International
Student Services Office
(MISS) to help non-local
students make the best use
of the opportunities and
facilities available during
their stay at PolyU and in
Hong Kong. For self-arranged
accommodations, please
contact MISS at (852) 3400
2608 for guidance, or apply
for university-managed off-
campus housing (subject to
availability) at
www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/non-local-students/off-campus-housing.
NON-LOCAL APPLICANTSNon-local students who
enroll in part-time
postgraduate studies at
PolyU will likely be issued a
short-term multiple-entry
student visa. For non-local
applicants who are only on
a visitor or tourist visa,
PolyU can neither register
the applicants as a student
nor allow the applicants
to commence study until a
student visa is obtained.
Non-local students are not
eligible for government
grants and loans. They
should therefore ensure
that they have sufficient
funds for tuition fees,
accommodations and
other expenses, including
medical insurance. However,
non-local students who
are studying in a full-
time programme at the
degree level or above
with a study period of not
less than one academic
year will be allowed to
take up study-related
internships, part-time on-
campus employment and
summer jobs, subject to the
conditions stipulated by
the Hong Kong Immigration
Department. Please refer
to the Student Handbook
posted on the website of the
Academic Secretariat
(www.polyu.edu.hk/as) for
more details.
Personal ProjectStudents will learn to
develop a professional
design collection of their
personal specialism that
is both marketable and
aesthetically appealing
for the fashion and textile
industry. Students are
required to submit a design
collection of 8 prototypes in
a sketchbook, a professional
design portfolio that
showcases the entire design
development process, and a
project report (approx. 5,000
words) that demonstrates
in-depth design research
relevant to the collection.
As part of the submission,
students are required to
arrange a static exhibition
of works from their design
collection that illustrate
the final results with
solid indication of the
development process.
This practice based project
reinforces the theoretical
understanding of students
of contemporary fashion and
textile design through in-
depth research and practical
work as well as develop new
design knowledge for the
fashion and textile industry.
Upon completion of their
collection, students will
have developed critical and
creative thinking which will
enable them to communicate
both effectively and
professionally.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree
in textiles or fashion
design, or equivalent.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSApplicants who are not
native speakers of English,
and whose bachelor’s degree
or equivalent qualification
is awarded by institutions
where the medium of
instruction is not English,
are expected to fulfil the
following minimum English
language requirements
for admission purposes.
A Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score of 80
or above for the internet-
based test or 550 or above
for the paper-based test;
or
An overall Band Score of at
least 6 in the International
English Language Testing
System (IELTS).
“Y2K2”
— by Jennifer Louise Myrans
“Surreal Obsession”
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PROGRAMME AIMS The programme aims to
provide highly motivated
and committed students
with the opportunity to
pursue advanced-level
(deepening) postgraduate
education in Fashion
and Textiles and related
knowledge areas, which
are not attainable at
the first degree level.
PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS This programme is offered
in conjunction with
the Xi’an Polytechnic
University in Xi’an, China.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE• All students will start
with three subjects
in the first semester.
For the remaining two
semesters, students
are required to take
eight subjects.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTSApparel Performance Evaluation• Introduction to the
Concepts of Apparel
Performance Evaluation
• Evaluation of
Physical Comfort
• Evaluation of
Physiological and
Psychological Comfort
• Evaluation of Making-
up Quality and Analysis
of Making-up Problems
• Evaluation of Wear
Performance of Clothing
• Evaluation of Functional
Performance
• Latest Developments
in Objective Apparel
Evaluation Technologies
Clothing & Textile Materials and Processes• Structure, Properties
and Applications of
Conventional and
Advanced Textile
Fibers, Yarns and
Fabrics for Apparel
• Conventional and Modern
Textile Processing
Technologies including
Advances of Textile
Machines and Computer
Applications (CAD/
CAM/CIM/MIS)
• Quality Evaluation
and/or Process Control
of Textiles (Fiber,
Yarn and Fabric)
• New Clothing Industry
• Development in
Manufacturing Processes
• Flow Control
Computing Systems for Garment Manufacture• Computer Aided
Geometric Design
• Computer Aided
Fashion Design
• Computer Aided Body
Measurement Chart
• Computer Aided
Pattern Design
• Computer Aided
Pattern Cutting
• Manufacturing
Knowledge Portal,
Merchandising
Software, Costing
Software, Evaluation
and Management of
CAD/CAM Systems
• Communication Systems
• Radio-frequency
Identification (RFID)
• Artificial Intelligence
Systems
• Business Venture
Planning
Current Issues in Fashion Business• Lifestyle Developments
• Ecological Issues
• Legal Issues
• Image Management
• Media Planning and
Public Relations
Fashion Merchandising Planning and Control• Organising for Fashion
Merchandising
• Merchandising Planning
• Merchandising Control
International Fashion & Textile Design• Introduction to
Fashion Trends
• From Design Concept
• Mass Market and
High Fashion
• Lifestyle Branding
• Technology Unleashed
International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment in Textiles & Clothing• International Trade in
Textiles & Clothing
• Regulation of
World Textile and
Clothing Trade
• Foreign Direct
Investment in
International Business
• Competition and
Appraising Foreign Direct
Investment Movements
• Implications of Foreign
Direct Investments
PROGRAMME CODE ⁄
STUDY MODE ⁄DURATION ⁄
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ⁄TYPE OF FUNDING ⁄
FEE ⁄PROGRAMME DIRECTOR ⁄
14099Full-time (block release)1.5 years33 creditsSelf-financedRMB 3,000 per creditDr Kinor Jiang
MASTER OF ARTS IN FASHION AND TEXTILES (FASHION MERCHANDISING)
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ALTERNATIVE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Higher diploma holders or
degree holders who only hold
academic credentials or a
degree certificate must have
3 years of work experience
in the fashion and textile
industry, or a relevant
field. These applications
will be subject to approval.
APPLICATION METHOD
Applications are to
be made to the Xi’an
Polytechnic University.
APPLICATION DEADLINE30 April 2017
(To be confirmed)
MATURE APPLICANTS
Those who have reached
the age of 25 years old on 1
September in the admission
year are considered
mature applicants. Mature
applicants may be admitted
without the stipulated
entrance qualifications,
but must demonstrate
sufficient motivation,
knowledge and potential to
successfully complete the
programme. Applications
will be considered on an
individual and exceptional
basis. This provision will
be automatically taken
into consideration where
appropriate, and it is not
necessary for applicants
to apply for consideration
as a mature applicant.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (CONT’D)
Quality Assurance in Textiles & Clothing• Quality Management
Systems in Textile and
Clothing Organisations
• Overview of Total Quality
Management Concept
and Contemporary
Management Tools
• Identification of
Improvement Areas and
Measurements in Textile
and Clothing Business
• Techniques for Analysing
Current Situation of
Textile and Clothing
Organisations
• Techniques for
Improvement
• Mechanisms of
Continuous Improvement
Research Methodology• The Concept of Research
• Research Theory
• Research Design
• Research Methods
• Data Analysis
• Evaluation
• Presentation of
Research Results
• Ethical Issues in Research
Sourcing & Logistics• Sourcing Decisions
• Distribution Decisions
• Strategic Issues in
Logistics Management
• Strategic Quality Audits
Strategic Quality Management• The Nature of Strategic
Quality Management
• Environmental
Analysis for Quality
• Internal Analysis and
Diagnosis of Firms
based on Quality
Planning and Analysis
• Formation of Strategies
with Specific Focus
on Quality Issues
• Implementation of
Strategies within
Framework of Quality
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree
in textiles or fashion
(clothing) studies, or
equivalent qualification.
Applicants who hold a
bachelor’s degree in
other fields of study plus
at least three years of
adequate and relevant work
experience in the fashion
or textile industry will be
considered for admission
on a case by case basis.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSA Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score of 80
or above for the internet-
based test or 550 or above
for the paper-based test;
or
An overall Band Score of at
least 6 in the International
English Language Testing
System (IELTS).
The following has been
approved for admitting
candidates who do not
meet the above English
language requirements:
• ITC will conduct
English-based
admission interviews
to ascertain whether
mature applicants
demonstrate the
required level of English
proficiency to pursue
the 14099 programme.
• The programme leader
or his representative
and at least two
professors from Xi’an
Polytechnic University
will conduct individual
admission interviews
face-to-face/via Skype
for each candidate.
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PROGRAMME AIMS The primary purpose of the
programme is to provide
motivated and committed
students with opportunities
to pursue advanced-level
postgraduate education in
Fashion and Textiles and
related knowledge areas.
The programme helps
students to increase their
professional and personal
development through a
real life problem based
learning approach. The
underlying premise is to
nurture professionals who
can reach an advanced
understanding and mastery
of their chosen specialism
area of study, which are
vital and contributing
influences in realising their
career and personal goals
in Fashion and Textiles.
PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS There are two specialisms,
which have their own
distinct aims and
learning outcomes.
Fashion Merchandising
Upon the satisfactory
completion of the Fashion
Merchandising specialism,
students will be able to:
• demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of fashion
merchandising planning
and control by designing
effective operational and
strategic management
systems, and therefore
solving related problems
in multi-national
textile and clothing
businesses, and
• critically evaluate
different international
product measurements,
quality assurance and
compliance schemes.
As such, students can
adopt appropriate ones
to manage and ensure
supply processes and
quality performance.
Global Fashion Management
Upon satisfactory
completion of the Global
Fashion Management
specialism, students
will be able to:
• demonstrate a thorough
understanding of the
current globalising
fashion business
environment,
particularly in the
areas of design,
production, marketing
and management;
• apply analytical,
integrative and
proactive approaches
where appropriate
as effective team
members to identify
and analyse problems
in the global fashion
business, and derive
solutions for them; and
• apply the concepts
of social and ethical
responsibilities that are
found in the new world
order of global business.
PROGRAMME STRUCTUREThis programme offers two
specialisms (streams) and
units of study in the form
of credit-based subjects.
The unit size of a standard
postgraduate subject is
3 credits, which is the
building block and defined
in terms of student study
time and effort. The total
effort required of a student
on a three-credit subject is
about 140 student hours of
effort. It is recommended
that employed students
enrol in two subjects for
each semester. However,
the pace of study can be
an individual decision.
All of the subjects are
normally offered during the
day for full-time students,
and in the evening for part-
time students. A standard
subject is delivered in
twelve to thirteen classes
in each semester. Each
class is three hours in
length. In general, it is
recommended that students
complete the programme
in 1 year (full-time Fashion
Merchandising), 1.5 years
(full-time Global Fashion
Management), or 2 years
(part-time). The maximum
length of registration for
all students is 4 years.
PROGRAMME CODE ⁄
STUDY MODE ⁄DURATION ⁄
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ⁄TYPE OF FUNDING ⁄
FEE ⁄
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR ⁄
14102Mixed-mode• 1 year
(Fashion Merchandising – full-time)
• 1.5 years (Global Fashion Management – full-time)
• 2 years (part-time)30 creditsSelf-financed HK$3,600 per credit for local studentsHK$4,000 per credit for non-local studentsDr Chester To
MASTER OF ARTS IN FASHION AND TEXTILES
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APPLICATION METHODApplications can be
submitted online at
www.polyu.edu.hk/study.
APPLICATION DEADLINE30 April 2017
NON-LOCAL APPLICANTSNon-local students who
enroll in part-time
postgraduate studies at
PolyU will likely be issued a
short-term multiple-entry
student visa. For non-local
applicants who are only on
a visitor or tourist visa,
PolyU can neither register
the applicants as a student
nor allow the applicants
to commence study until a
student visa is obtained.
Non-local students are not
eligible for government
grants and loans. They
should therefore ensure
that they have sufficient
funds for tuition fees,
accommodations and
other expenses, including
medical insurance. However,
non-local students who
are studying in a full-
time programme at the
degree level or above
with a study period of not
less than one academic
year will be allowed to
take up study-related
internships, part-time on-
campus employment and
summer jobs, subject to the
conditions stipulated by
the Hong Kong Immigration
Department. Please refer
to the Student Handbook
posted on the website of the
Academic Secretariat
(www.polyu.edu.hk/as) for
more details.
Non-local postgraduate
students are to arrange
for their accommodations
in Hong Kong. Given the
central location of the
University, students who
are living off campus
can still conveniently
travel to campus. Details
on visa applications,
immigration regulations,
health care, costs of living
and other non-academic
matters of concern of
non-local students will
be separately provided if
offered admission to our
programmes. A brief guide
has been prepared by the
Mainland and International
Student Services Office
(MISS) to help non-local
students make the best use
of the opportunities and
facilities available during
their stay at PolyU and in
Hong Kong. For self-arranged
accommodations, please
contact MISS at (852) 3400
2608 for guidance, or apply
for university-managed off-
campus housing (subject to
availability) at
www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/non-local-students/off-campus-housing.
MATURE APPLICANTSThose who have reached
the age of 25 years old on 1
September in the admission
year are considered
mature applicants. Mature
applicants may be admitted
without the stipulated
entrance qualifications,
but must demonstrate
sufficient motivation,
knowledge and potential to
successfully complete the
programme. Applications
will be considered on an
individual and exceptional
basis. This provision will
be automatically taken
into consideration where
appropriate, and it is not
necessary for applicants
to apply for consideration
as a mature applicant.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS• Sourcing and Logistics
• International Fashion
& Textile Design
• Current Technologies in
the Fashion Industry
• Fashion Global Marketing
& Brand Management
SPECIALISM CORE SUBJECTSFashion Merchandising Specialism• Quality Assurance in
Textiles & Clothing
• Apparel Performance
Evaluation
• Fashion Merchandising
Planning & Control
Global Fashion Management Specialism• Overseas Seminars
(New York)
• Overseas Seminars (Paris)
• Overseas Seminars (Pearl
River and Yangzhijiang
River Delta Regions)
ELECTIVE SUBJECTSFashion Merchandising Specialism• Fashion Retailing
• Research Methodology
• Information Technology
for Textiles & Clothing
Industries
• Clothing & Textile
Materials & Processes
• Fashion Technology
• Innovative Strategies
for the Fashion Industry
• International Business
in the Fashion Industry
• Advanced Textile
Processing Technologies
• Omni-Channel Retailing
and Marketing
Global Fashion Management Specialism• Quality Assurance in
Textiles & Clothing
• Fashion Retailing
• Research Methodology
• Information Technology
for Textiles & Clothing
Industries
• Apparel Performance
Evaluation
• Clothing & Textile
Materials & Processes
• Fashion Merchandising
Planning & Control
• Fashion Technology
• Innovative Strategies
for the Fashion Industry
• International Business
in the Fashion Industry
• Advanced Textile
Processing Technologies
• Omni-Channel Retailing
and Marketing
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSCandidates with a bachelor’s
degree in textiles or fashion
(clothing) studies, or
equivalent qualification.
Applicants who hold a
bachelor’s degrees in other
fields of study and have
adequate and relevant
work experience in the
fashion or textile industry
may be considered for
admission. For the Global
Fashion Management
specialism, applicants
are expected to have a
minimum of three years of
relevant work experience.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSApplicants who are not
native speakers of English,
and whose bachelor’s degree
or equivalent qualification
is awarded by institutions
where the medium of
instruction is not English,
are expected to fulfil the
following minimum English
language requirements
for admission purposes.
A Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score of 80
or above for the internet-
based test or 550 or above
for the paper-based test;
or
An overall Band Score of at
least 6 in the International
English Language Testing
System (IELTS).
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“Too Much Reality”
— by Aven Kee
“Transfiguration”
— by Kate Chu
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IMPORTANT The booklet was compiled in December 2016.
Applicants are advised to visit Study@PolyU website www.polyu.edu.hk/study for the latest information.
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