Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia Design
MAHSA University · Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia Design at MAHSA University provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in creative multimedia, including design, multimedia, and technology. The programme focuses on developing creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills for professional work in the digital media industry.
You will build practical capability through real-world projects and applied learning, preparing you to pursue roles such as multimedia, graphic design, animation, and web development after graduation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Drawing
- Design History
- Theory of Graphic Design
- English for Academic Writing
- Conceptual Studies
- Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia/ Malaysian Studies
- Professional Practice
- Colour Concepts
- Typography Design
- Narrative and Storyboard
- Visual Communication Design
- Community Work
- Multimedia Applications
- Hubungan Etnik/ BM Komunikasi 2
- Youth Development
Curriculum
120 credit hours bachelor's programme curriculum blocks as published; module credit hours were not found on the official MAHSA programme page content available during research. (Credit hours required for each module and semester total are missing from the extracted official page.)
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Drawing (programme subject block) | Drawing | ||
| Design History | ||||
| Theory of Graphic Design | ||||
| English for Academic Writing | ||||
| Conceptual Studies | ||||
| Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Malaysian Studies | ||||
| Semester 2 | Professional Practice (programme subject block) | Professional Practice | ||
| Colour Concepts | ||||
| Typography Design | ||||
| Narrative and Storyboard | ||||
| Visual Communication Design | ||||
| Community Work | ||||
| Semester 3 | Multimedia Applications (programme subject block) | Multimedia Applications | ||
| Hubungan Etnik / BM Komunikasi 2 | ||||
| Youth Development | ||||
| Total | All programme modules (credit hours not published in the accessible official page content). | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical, industry-aligned skills in creative multimedia areas such as sound and video production, visual effects, 2D and 3D animation, web development, digital photography, and interactive media design.
- You are prepared for roles such as Multimedia Designer, Visual Effects Artist, Motion Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Web Designer, and UI/UX Designer based on the programme’s media and design focus.
- You build a portfolio through individual and practical group project work and exposure to industry-based projects, helping you present real work to employers and clients.
- You develop professional communication and writing capability through modules such as English for Academic Writing to support career growth in creative media teams.
- You can move into a range of fields linked to design, media, the creative arts, and information and communication technologies after graduation.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment percentages for this specific MAHSA University Creative Multimedia Design bachelor pathway are not published on the official programme page, so a verified Malaysia-specific rate cannot be stated.
However, the programme includes industry-based projects and an internship element that are designed to strengthen your job readiness for multimedia and digital media roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualifications (foreign or international equivalents) | International applicants must meet one of the programme’s listed entry routes using their foreign qualifications, such as a pass in STPM with at least Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two subjects, or an equivalent approved qualification by the Government of Malaysia. |
| Diploma or pre-university pathways (international equivalents) | International applicants may also qualify through recognised pre-university or diploma pathways with at least the minimum CGPA/grade stated by the programme, or via an equivalent qualification approved by the Government of Malaysia. |
| Additional selection requirement | International applicants must complete an additional requirement set by the university, which is either an interview (online/virtual/conventional) or submission of a portfolio, as determined by MAHSA. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Multimedia | Direct match | Your prior studies in design, multimedia, digital media, or related fields support progression into the programme’s drawing, professional practice, and multimedia applications areas as listed in the programme structure. |
Language requirements
MAHSA University uses English as the medium of instruction. International applicants must meet the programme-specific English requirement (or an approved equivalent) and may be directed to the university’s English diagnostic/placement process if they do not meet the stated level.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
MAHSA requires international students to arrange sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs while studying in Malaysia. Provide the financial documentation requested during the application process and as required for student pass/immigration steps.
- Financial documentation as requested during MAHSA’s application and acceptance steps (programme fees and study-related expenses).
- Evidence that you can cover tuition and living costs while studying in Malaysia.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review entry requirements and English evidence
Check that your foreign or international qualifications meet one of the programme’s listed entry routes for international applicants and ensure you can provide required English evidence (IELTS/TOEFL or an accepted alternative). If you are unsure whether your English evidence is accepted, contact MAHSA before submitting. Prepare your qualification documents early so you can complete submissions within the application window.
Submit your application through MAHSA’s online application
Complete the university’s online application and select the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia Design. Upload the requested academic documents and attach your English proficiency evidence. If the programme requires an interview and/or portfolio, ensure you are ready to submit what MAHSA requests during the selection stage.
Receive the Letter of Offer and complete acceptance steps
After evaluation, MAHSA issues a Letter of Offer with the stated requirements for entry. Within 7 days of receiving the Letter of Offer, you must sign on the Letter of Acceptances and send it back together with the required documents and programme fees. Once accepted, you will receive student ID and orientation details.
Prepare for immigration/student pass and travel planning
After acceptance, follow MAHSA’s travel and immigration guidance for international students, including ensuring your passport validity. Submit flight details in time for the airport immigration clearance process as instructed by MAHSA. Your student pass is required to study in Malaysia and is managed based on MAHSA’s process for international students.