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UNIVERSITY OF CYBERJAYA • MALAYSIA

DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Main Campus • Intakes: April, September • MALAYSIA

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Tuition

RM 45,000.00

Duration

3 Years

Intake

Intakes: April, September

Faculty

Faculty of Creative Arts and Design

Scholarship

RM 18,700.00

Course Overview

Course Description

The Diploma in Graphic Design is a 2-year and 3-month programme that teaches both print and digital design skills. Beyond designing, it equips students with time management, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities. This programme fosters the ability to communicate ideas visually, encompassing brand creation, layouts, and font usage, preparing students for careers in design, media, and visual communication. Additionally, it lays a foundation for further studies in the University of Cyberjaya's Creative Arts and Design degree programmes.

Students are assessed through assignments (30%), projects and presentations (30%), and a final project portfolio (40%).
 

Course Training and Practical

Our Diploma in Graphic Design incorporates extensive training and practical experience to bridge theory with real-world application.

Training:
• Design Fundamentals
• Software Proficiency
• UX/UI Design
• Project Management
• Portfolio Development

Practical:
• Hands-on Projects
• Branding Design
• Web Design and Development
• UX/UI Design for Apps
• Portfolio Review and Critique
 

Year 1

  • Visual Art and Design History
  • Computer Graphic
  • Creative and Idea Generation
  • Basic Drawing
  • Design Fundamentals
  • Digital Illustration
  • English Language For Workplace
  • Colour Studies
  • Typography Studies
  • Photography 1
  • Digital Imaging
  •  

Year 2

  • Design and Visual Communication
  • Graphic Design Theory
  • Elective 1
  • DeskTop Publishing (DTP)
  • Photography 2
  • Branding Design
  • Creative Copywriting
  • Fundamentals of UX & UI
  • Advertising Design
  • Web Design and Development
  • Packaging Design and Printing
  • Marketing Principles and Strategies
  •  

Year 3

  • E-Portfolio
  • Final Year Project
  • Industrial Training
  •  

Electives

  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Modeling & Texturing
  • Story And Script

Entry Requirements

Certificate

A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a relevant field with at least a CGPA of 2.00. Relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.

For International Students Only

Achieve a minimum score of High Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent to CEFR Mid B1. Which equivalent to IELTS (Academic) Score: 4.0 to 4.5 (4.0 - 4.5), TOEFL PBT (Paper-based): Approximately 437 to 473, PTE Academic Score: 36 to 43 (36 - 43).

Prerequisites

Pass an interview (online/conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by the University as required.

 

* 3 YEARS Student Pass / Visa processing fee RM 4300.00 (Processing Fee RM 1,500.00+ EMGS Fee RM 2,800.00) NB: Fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable) via University of Cyberjaya

* Passport-size photo (jpeg file, 217pixel X 280pixel, WHITE background – size 3.5cm X 4.5cm)

* Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages. Passport copy should be clear and printed on single-sided A4 paper).(Please ensure that your passport has a validity of at least 24 months from intake date)

*Certified true copies of all academic qualifications

* EMGS Health declaration form

 

English Language Certificate – Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. The minimum accepted English language test scores for the Student Pass application are IELTS 4.0 to 4.5, TOEFL PBT (Paper-based): Approximately 437 to 473, PTE Academic Score: 36 to 43 (36 – 43) or equivalent.The accepted English language tests are:

  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
  • CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
  • MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Other Important Documents

  • English translations of all documents

 

* For applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia – A copy of Release Letter, including attendance & academic record and visa cancellation letter with an acknowledgement from EMGS/Immigration

* For applicants financed by scholarship/sponsorship/study loan – An original copy of Sponsorship letter

* For applicants graduating from high schools – A photocopy of School Leaving Certificate

* For applicants with names spelt differently in academic transcripts and documents – Statutory Declaration confirming the identity

* For applicants above 23 years old, required by the Malaysian Immigration Dept. -Resume/Character Reference Letter

* For applicants from Sudan – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

* For expatriates residing out of the country of origin – A photocopy of your Resident Pass

Course Fee For International Students

Yearly Tuition fees International
Year Fee
1st Year RM 11,271.00
2nd Year RM 11,271.00
3rd Year RM 3,757.00
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Other Fees Breakdown
Description Fee
Other Fees EMGS RM 4300
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