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Diploma of Visual Media Design

Sunway University

  • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
  • 2.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Diploma in Visual Media Design is a 27-month full-time diploma programme offered by Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Visual Media Design and apply creative practice
  • critical evaluation
  • and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Advertising designer
  • Animator
  • Art director
  • Game artist
  • Graphic designer
  • Photographer
  • Social media designer
  • Visual effect designer
  • Web and multimedia designer

Curriculum

  • Year one introduces digital graphics
  • typography
  • photography
  • drawing
  • design principles and graphic design history. Year two moves into 3D design
  • advertising
  • motion graphics
  • packaging
  • printing and interface design
  • ending with a final project. A three-month practical training placement follows
  • alongside compulsory general studies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • SPM/O-Level or UEC (secondary school completion) with 3 credits
  • SPM/O-Level min 3 credits
  • UEC min 3 Grade Bs
  • APEL.A certificate
  • audition/portfolio for music and performing arts

Accepted academic background

SPM/O-Level or UEC (secondary school completion) with 3 credits

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • IELTS Academic 5

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application Form
  • Health Declaration Form
  • Passport Photographs
  • Passport Copy (All Pages)
  • Certified Academic Qualifications
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)

How to apply

  1. Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
  2. health declaration
  3. photographs
  4. passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
  5. complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,442 USD
Application feeRM742 MYR
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunway University, Bandar Sunway
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentVisual Media Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    6 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    April 2027

    Apply by

    4 Feb 2027

    82 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jul 2027

    233 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.25 years.