YSD / Study areas
Departments & disciplines
Four departments, each connected to a different field of work. See how each one teaches, where you learn and which programmes it offers.
01 / Learning at YSD
Learning that starts with practice
Each department has its own studios, labs or simulated workplaces. What you learn in class is applied in projects that stay connected with industry and the community.
01 / Design & technology
Department of Design & Technology
Studio-led teaching that brings visual, interactive and product design into real projects.
Programmes · 3
- Diploma in Digital Media & Animation
- Higher Diploma in Interior & Spatial Design
- Higher Diploma in Digital Design
02 / Business & hospitality
Department of Business & Hospitality
Learn service, management and business analytics in simulated operating environments.
Programmes · 3
- Higher Diploma in Events & Tourism Management
- Diploma in Hospitality Operations
- Certificate in Business Analytics
03 / Engineering & IT
Department of Engineering & IT
Learn IoT, robotics, applied AI and sustainable engineering in the lab.
Programmes · 3
- Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Applied AI & Data Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Sustainable Engineering
04 / Health & social care
Department of Health & Social Care
Preparing practitioners in community care, rehabilitation support and health promotion.
Programmes · 3
- Certificate in Elderly Care Practice
- Diploma in Community Care & Social Services
- Higher Diploma in Health Care & Rehabilitation Support
YSD / Your next step
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