Overview

This Design Communication (Hons) programme from Sunway University builds on and values the understanding of historical and contextual referencing and the capability to source for original materials through research.

You will be engaging with traditional areas of communication as well as having access to cutting edge design, technology, software and digital media. From a broader perspective, you will be encouraged to not only develop your individual creative skills, but also your teamwork and networking skills through participation in creative collaboration teams.

Career opportunities:

Creative director
Graphic designer
2D/3D animator
Illustrator
Copywriter
Freelancer
UI designer
Event coordinator
Interactive/Multimedia designer
Game artist
Film/TV assist producer
Project coordinator
Design entrepreneur
Web designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Thinking

Drawing Techniques & Process

History of Art & Design

Computer Graphics

Digital Photography

Design Thinking & Practice

Visual Communication

Digital Storytelling

Advanced Computer Graphics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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More details

All application documents and initial payment are to be submitted to International Office at least eight (8) weeks before the intake date(s).

Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Design Communication Studies View 43 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals) and a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu

A-Level

Minimum 8 points *Points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2-3 subjects

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation

55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma

CGPA 2.0 or equivalent

Other Qualifications

Applicants with qualifications other than those described above will be considered on a case-to-case basis

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9477 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

9457 USD / year

≈ 9457 USD / year

Additional Details

RM38,500 for Malaysian students

Funding

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