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Overview
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design embraces a philosophy that respects the lineage of design while keeping in mind the demanding needs of design for tomorrow’s industry. Focusing on conceptual problem-solving, creativity, formal design and even cutting-edge design for 6 multimedia, the programme’s curriculum revolves around the practice of design.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Academic Requirements
STPM / A-Level
Minimum 2 principals
UEC
Minimum 5 credits
International Baccalaureate
Minimum score of 26/42 points from 6 subjects
National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum Average 60%
UCSI Foundation
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
Diploma
Minimum CGPA 2.0
*Pass Portfolio Assessment.
Entry Requirements for Foundation Year
SPM / O-Level
Minimum 5 credits
UEC
Minimum 3 credits
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
**Equivalency of qualification in accordance to Malaysian Qualification Agency Standards
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'O-Level Credit – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
A-Level principal – 'A' to 'E'
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CUEC English Language
Grade A2- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
180IELTS
Band 5.0Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
180TOEFL IBT
40TOEFL PBT
500Pearson Test of English
42MUET
Band 3- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- Art History
- Life Drawing
- Graphic and Image Editing
- Packaging & Display Design
- Visual Communication
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Typography 1
- Basic Photography
- Brand Design & Campaign
- Introduction to Multimedia
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experiences 1 (MPU-U4)
Elective: Choose One
- Film Studies
- Introduction to Advertising
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Design and Layout
- Typography 2
- Web Design
- Information & Environmental Design
- Multimedia Design 1
- Design for Industry
- Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3)
- Proposal Writing
- Digital Visual Presentation
- Practical Training
- Extra Curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4)
Elective: Choose One
- Post-Production
- Customer Communication
- E-Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Multimedia Design 2
- Design Major Project 1
- Research Project
- Intellectual Properties
- Portfolio
- Design Major Project 2
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experiences 3 (MPU-U4)
- Industry Placement
Elective: Choose One
- Design for Motion Graphic
- Branding
- Media Planning & Management
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of:
- Advertising Agencies
- Multimedia Labs
- Design Studios
- Desktop Publishers
- Photography Studios
- Corporate Art Departments
- Television Network Stations
- Packaging Companies
| IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Graphic Design | 2+1 / 1+2 | Middlesex University | United Kingdom | £ 14,700 |
| BA (Hons) Graphic Design / Animation / Graphic Design & Animation / Photography | 1+2 | University of Huddersfield | United Kingdom | £ 9250 |
| BA (Hons) Graphic Design | 1+2 / 2+1 | University of Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | £ 14,000 |
For enquiry, please contact us at geo@ucsiuniversity.edu.my or call us at +603 9101 8880 ext 2066.
