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Course Information
Schedules
- Sep 2026
Registration period
19 Nov 2025 (Wed) - 31 Mar 2026 (Tue)
Price
HKD 102,040
(Fees
Application Fee : HK$200 (No application fee before the deadline!)
Registration Fee : HK$3,500
Tuition Fee : HK$102,040 by 2 instalments
Scholarships
A variety of attractive scholarships are available to prospective, current and graduating SHAPE students.)
(Fees
Application Fee : HK$200 (No application fee before the deadline!)
Registration Fee : HK$3,500
Tuition Fee : HK$102,040 by 2 instalments
Scholarships
A variety of attractive scholarships are available to prospective, current and graduating SHAPE students.)
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
12 Month(s)
Language
English
Location
IVE (Kwun Tong)
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Course Overview
Introduction
Fashion in the 21st Century is a truly global business. This programme is an exciting opportunity to develop a fuller understanding of the breadth and connection of the global fashion business. It enables you to experience the diverse range of career opportunities within the industry through projects related to international fashion, retail branding and visual communication. The aim of this programme is for students to experience and develop an understanding of the international cultural, business and consumer diversity that influences it on a worldwide level.
Programme Features
Established reputation
Founded in 1843, the School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the most well-established, renowned, and respected institutions in the UK, with exceptional national and international links within the fashion industry as well as recognised global presence. NTU is ranked 13th in the UK for Art & Design (Complete University Guide 2026).
Exchange opportunity
Students can conduct joint-projects with the UK cohort and benefit from the links we have with the home programme offered at NTU in the UK through teaching and learning experiences.
Local and overseas practitioner insights
Good mix of teaching staff from diverse fashion business background, both locally and internationally.
Regular visits and trips to seminars and events organised by the industry, trend consultancies, trade sector and government bodies will be organised.
Career support
Excellent support to ensure all students are employment ready at graduation with individual comprehensive e-portfolio containing student work, personal projects, creative CV, etc. and opportunities for industry practitioner experience sharing.
Recent graduates are now working for renowned brands such as Adidas, Calvin Klein, Eland Fashion, Arcadia Group, etc.
Start Date
Sep 2026
Application Deadline
31 Mar 2026
What You’ll Learn
Modules
Fashion Industry Trends & Innovation
This module aims to encourage you to explore global economic, technological, environmental and consumer trends and assess their impact on the fashion industry. You will reflect on your findings and analysis to identify and propose creative solutions for your personal project in the second half of the year.
The Contemporary Global Fashion Market
This module aims to introduce you to the structure and key sectors of the Fashion Industry, exploring the areas of Product development, sourcing, buying, location, marketing and the consumer in a global context through research and enquiry. Later in the module, you will select a pathway project that reflects your interests and ambitions to build upon for the second half of the year.
Innovation in Fashion Business
This module aims to provide you opportunity to embark on a substantial personal project that reflects your interests in the fashion industry. The predominantly self-directed project, underpinned through primary and secondary research culminates in creative output to communicate your ideas, skills and abilities across multiple techniques.
Professional Practice and Portfolio
This module aims to support you to consolidate all of your experiences and project work undertaken in the programme so far. A number of pathway-specialist sessions will inform more in-depth awareness relating to critical issues in your chosen field, offering opportunity for a professional edge. Further, the production of a professional package (including an e-portfolio) will help reflect your ambitions and career development aspirations going forward.
