Master of Art, Design and Creative Media - Kuala Lumpur at UCSI University

UCSI University

Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Master

Duration

1.0 years

Intake

January, May, September

English Requirement

5.5

Class Type

Full Time

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

57,550

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 57,550 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,600 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,000 MYR

International Administration 4,200 MYR

Registration 450 MYR

Facilities fee (Semester basis) 850 MYR

Total Additional Fees 10,100 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 67,650 MYR

Course Overview

The Master of Art, Design and Creative Media at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's first practice-led Master's degree offered by a private university. This innovative program allows creative practitioners and artists to graduate with a creative work accompanied by a shorter research report, instead of a full research thesis. Graduates are prepared for roles such as creative content creator, visual effects supervisor, fashion director, and design strategist.

Program Structure

Semester 1: Research Methodology in Arts & Design, Digital Art, Design and Creative Media Technologies in Southeast Asia, Critical Practice and Production Culture, Graduate Seminar
Semester 2: Creative Practice 1, Exegesis 1
Semester 3: Creative Practice 2, Exegesis 2

Entry Requirements

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
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 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
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 recognized by the Malaysian Government.
Pass an interview or submission of portfolio determined by De Institute of Creative Arts and Design, UCSI University 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

Career Opportunities

Creative content creator
Visual effects supervisor
Fashion director
Design strategist

Highlights

Duration: 1 year (3 semesters), maximum 3 years (9 semesters)
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Mode: Mixed-mode, Full-time
Intakes: January, May, September

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