Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Higher Diploma
Mode of Study
Full time / Part time / Blended Mode
Medium of Instruction
English
Delivery Campus
- Main Campus : SSP Campus
- The Federation of Hong Kong & Kowloon Labour Unions Workers Training Centre at Fo Tan
- Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus
Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 2-3 years
Programme Leader
Dr. HK Ng
Qualifications Framework
Level: 4
Enquiries
Programme Commencement Date
September / February / June
Programme Feature
The Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering has been developed in response to projected manpower shortages in electrical and mechanical disciplines identified by the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the HKSAR Government. It is designed to increase the supply of trained electrical practitioners to support Hong Kong’s development as an International Innovation and Technology Centre and to meet the rising demand for electrical and mechanical services in sectors such as real estate operations, building services, and construction.
In Year 1, students develop fundamental language and communication skills in English and Chinese, and learn professional ethics relevant to engineering practice. They study core technical subjects including electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, engineering mathematics, and energy and power, while also gaining essential knowledge of occupational safety and site supervision.
In Year 2, students progress to more advanced topics such as analogue and digital electronics, electrical installations, transformers and electrical machines, artificial intelligence, database systems, and CAD and BIM. They also undertake engineering projects and practical electrical training to consolidate their skills and prepare for employment or further study.
Programme Objective
Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering aims to equip students with the essential professional knowledge and practical skills including electrical principles, design and supervisory skills, software and tools to pursue careers as practitioners in electrical engineering and related fields to provide manpower supply to meet the above said shortage. The programme will also provide students with the necessary knowledge on occupational safety for working in electrical industry and allow them to understand relevant statutory requirements and standards.
Qualifications Framework
The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: To be confirmed
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Programme Structure
Generic Core Courses (5 courses)
- Introduction to Academic English
- English for Communication in Workplace
- Practical Chinese
- Project Skills
- Professional Ethics
Specialised courses (13 courses)
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Circuit Analysis
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Transformers and Electrical Machines
- Electrical Installations
- Occupation Safety and Site Supervision
- Engineering Mathematics
- Energy and Power
- Database Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- CAD/BIM
- Practical Electrical Training
- Engineering Projects
Area of Study
- Electrical Engineering
Delivery Campus
Main Campus : SSP Campus
The Federation of Hong Kong & Kowloon Labour Unions Workers Training Centre at Fo Tan
Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus
Graduation Requirements
Completion and obtained Pass or above in 18 required subjects.
Advanced standing
Enrolled students who have prior qualifications from other institution may apply credit transfer or course exemption. Each application will be considered individually.
For more information, please refer to entry requirements.
Under Construction
Full Time
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Year 1 |
Tuition fee： $58,000 |
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Year 2 |
Tuition fee： $58,000 |
Part Time
The tuition fee is charged on a per‑subject basis. The fee for each of 5 core subject, and 2 subjects of Artificial Intelligence and Database Systems, is HKD 7,000, while all other 11 subjects are charged at HKD 6,000 per subject. Total of 18 subjects are to be studied.
#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.
#Tuition fees pay in 20 instalments for full time and 40 instalments for part time (direct debit is mandatory in paying tuition fees)
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:
https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/fasp/overview.php
Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)
The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) is to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loans to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.
For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:
https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.php
Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS)
To support the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) has been established under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund. This scheme offers scholarships and awards to students enrolled in full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making educational institutions.
For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:
https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html
For Year 1 entrants
- Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including English, Chinese and Mathematics¹; or
- Completion of Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education with successful completion of Mathematics Plus¹; or
- Equivalent of the above qualifications; or
- Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning). Credit transfer will be considered; or
- Students who can demonstrate the ability to undertake sub-degree education will be considered on individual basis by interviews.
- Applicants who do not meet the mathematics requirements as stated in (a) and (b) above are required to study “Mathematics Plus” with HKIT and pass relevant assessment to meet the entrance requirements before entering the programme.
- Each applicant is allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning subjects in the application.
- For non-Chinese-speaking students, alternative Chinese qualifications will be accepted for students who have met the specified conditions:
- students who have learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more while receiving primary and secondary education;
- students who have learned Chinese Language below 6 years, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum, or other Foreign Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools.
Criteria for admitting “other equivalent qualification”：
- A National University Entrance Examination score 50% of the total marks or above; OR
- Grade E or above in 2 AL subjects in the GCE; OR
- Grade E or above in 1 AL subject in the GCE plus 5 passes in GCE-OL/GCSE/IGCSE including Chinese Language and English Language; OR
- A combined score of 1,100 (2400-point scale) or 830 (new 1600-point scale) in SAT Reasoning Test plus High School Transcript; OR
- A composite score of 15 in ACT plus Higher School Transcript; OR
- A score of 4 or above in two International Baccalaureate (IB) subjects; OR
- Have obtained an equivalent qualification.
AND
- Gaokao English reach 80 or above; OR
- Grade E in GCE A Level or GCE AS-level English Language; OR
- Grade C in GCE-OL/GCSE/ IGCSE English Language; OR
- An overall score of 5 in IELTS; OR
- A score of 45 in TOEFL internet-based test or 133 in computer-based test or 450 in paper-based test; OR
- Level 3 in International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language; OR
- Level 7 in SAT Reasoning Test Essay; OR
- Have obtained an equivalent qualification.
Application Period
Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, February, June
Application Procedure
Complete the Online Application form
Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:
- Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
- Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application
Remarks:
- Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.
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