Overview

Students of the Graphic Communication (Honours) course at University Sains Malaysia will receive experiential knowledge in a supportive learning environment. The programme trains students to be independent and forward thinking creative designers who will be able to cater to the demands of the Graphic design industry.

Our comprehensive hands-on teaching approach is aligned with design theories and cultural adaptations of the industry. Encouraging the students to think critically, explore problem-solving design projects, design management, experience art directing, and experience electronic printing operation skills is what we specialise in.

Job Opportunities

Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Exhibition Designer, Advertising Designer, Public Relations, Packaging Designer, Design Educationist, Print Media Designer, Illustrator, Visualizer, Design Promoters, Design Writer, Marketing, Design Manager, Management, Advertising and Business Field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements and Design Principles
Theory and Practice of Visual Communication
Visual Studio Practice
History of Art and Design
Heritage Design
Graphic Advertising

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

126 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Graphic Design View 42 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum entry requirements to all programmes are Malaysian Higher School Certificate of Education and Malaysian Certificate of Education with a credit pass in Bahasa Malaysia. Applicants with previous professional / industrial experience may be accepted in lieu of some, or all, of the formal academic requirements.
As for the international students, academic qualifications which are considered to be equivalent will be placed into consideration. Applicants will be advised on the matter.
STPM with PNGK 2.00, MUET-band 2, interview & audition, art & design portfolio (to be reviewed during interview), matriculation with PNGK 2.00 (for applicants from matriculation programme only), diplomas with PNGK 2.00 that are recognized by the university senate (for applicants from diploma programme only) AND pass the USM interview.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3124 USD / year

≈ 3124 USD / year

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

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Living costs

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