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Master Of Arts And Design

Intakes
January, June and October
Course Duration
Full time: 2 year, part time: 3 years
Course Location
Kuala Lumpur
Course Mode
Full time and part time
Approval Code
N/213/7/0312; 06/2027
Accreditation Code
MQA/FA 8587


Overview

UCSI’s Master of Art and Design is a practice-based programme that requires students to provide solutions through innovative design thinking process. The disciplines involved are wideranging from multimedia, fine art, animation, graphic design and fashion, among others, covering the length and breath of the creative industry....

Prospective students are required to look into current design issues that are relevant to global trends in art and design.

The programme is offered at De Institute of Creative Arts and Design - an institute that produces award-winning students at the local and international levels.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Qualifications & Entrance Assessment

A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in the relevant field, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate;

OR

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with at least CGPA of 2.50 in the relevant field and has not achieved CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;

OR

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with CGPA of less than 2.50 in the relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the relevant field;

OR

Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

​AND

Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required.

English Language Requirements

For International Students
MUET
Band 4.0
IELTS
Band 5.5
Pearson Test of English
51
TOEFL IBT
46
TOEFL Essentials
8
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
160

Courses Offered

Semester 1
  • Research Methodology
  • Graduate Seminar
  • Research Planning and Proposal Presentation
Semester 2
  • Master Thesis I
Semester 3
  • Master Thesis II with Project
Notes:

The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.

Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

(without bridging course)
RM 37,760

(with bridging course)
RM 44,765

International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

(without bridging course)
RM 56,650

(with bridging course)
RM 64,224

Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

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