Bachelor's degree in Design or the equivalent in a related discipline; and three years of professional experience is required or some combination of four years of practice and teaching. Candidates with other tertiary qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. English is the medium of instruction so competence in that language is required. A complete application includes:

• application form
• portfolio of own work and students’ work if applicable
• evidence of degree or other qualification
• English language competence
• interview (in the case of international students, the interview can take place by phone)

People's republic of China and foreign nationals may join the one year full-time programme provided they apply for and receive a Student VISA; or they may join the part-time programme if they are holding a valid work permit or dependent VISA from the Hong Kong Administrative Region Immigration Department.