Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Visual Communication Design – ODL (Online Mode)
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Visual Communication Design at SEGi University provides a comprehensive foundation for a thriving career in the creative design industry. This programme equips you with a unique blend of knowledge, creative approaches, and technical skills, positioning you as a sought-after professional in this dynamic field.
You will tailor your education with concentrations in graphic design, illustration, packaging, digital imaging, or visualisation, supported by industry partnerships and a curriculum that includes design, media, and practical industry exposure. The programme also includes modules under Matapelajaran Umum (MPU) and culminates in an academic final project and dissertation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Software Application for Design and Design Principles to build core design workflows
- Typography Design, Digital Layout, and Illustration to develop visual communication fundamentals
- History of Art and Design to support your creative judgement with design context
- Introduction to Photography and Basic Graphic Design to strengthen composition and visual storytelling
- Print and Editorial Design, Web Publishing, and Advertising Media Strategy to plan and produce multi-platform creatives
- Environmental Design and Branding and Corporate Identity to apply visual systems for real contexts
- Moving Image and Discourse to expand your communication skills beyond static media
- Professional Practice to prepare for professional work and apply your design knowledge
- Internship Practice to gain real industry experience during your online studies
- Portfolio Preparation and Final Project to package your work into a professional portfolio
- Book Project and Art Direction to integrate concepts, creative leadership, and execution
- Dissertation to complete your final academic project for the degree
Curriculum
Programme structure with Credit hours (Malaysia). Total: 120 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 13 modules | Software Application for Design | 3 | 39 |
| History of Art and Design | 3 | |||
| Design Principles | 3 | |||
| Still Life Painting | 3 | |||
| Typography Design | 3 | |||
| Intro to Photography | 3 | |||
| Basic Graphic Design | 3 | |||
| Color Photography | 3 | |||
| Digital Layout | 3 | |||
| Illustration | 3 | |||
| Packaging Design | 3 | |||
| Creative Thinking | 3 | |||
| Basic Animation | 3 | |||
| Year 2 | 14 modules | Advanced Packaging Design | 3 | 44 |
| Advertising and Promotional Photography | 3 | |||
| Web Publishing | 4 | |||
| Print and Editorial Design | 4 | |||
| Advertising Media Strategy | 4 | |||
| Marketing and Purchasing Consumer Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Environmental Design | 2 | |||
| Branding and Corporate Identity | 3 | |||
| Moving Image | 3 | |||
| Discourse | 3 | |||
| Book Project | 3 | |||
| Digital Imaging | 4 | |||
| Research Methods | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Year 3 | 8 modules | Professional Practice | 3 | 33 |
| Internship Practice | 6 | |||
| Portfolio Preparation and Final Project | 6 | |||
| Dissertation | 3 | |||
| Art Direction | 4 | |||
| Copywriting | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Digital Imaging | 4 | |||
| Total | All programme modules (core and final-year components) | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with practical visual communication design skills that support roles like Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Interactive Media Designer, and Photographer.
- You build a portfolio-focused learning experience through Portfolio Preparation and Final Project, helping you present work confidently to recruiters.
- You gain industry-relevant project experience through Professional Practice and Internship Practice, so you can move into entry and junior creative roles faster.
- You develop cross-media capabilities across print, web, moving image, and photography, supporting a wider range of creative career options.
- The programme’s concentrations (such as graphic design, illustration, packaging, digital imaging, and visualisation) help you tailor your studies toward the career path you want.
- You strengthen professional creative competencies aligned with industry expectations, positioning you for progression to senior design and creative direction roles over time.
Employability rate
Employability rate and unemployment rate figures specifically for Visual Communication Design graduates in Malaysia are not published in the official SEGi or MQA materials for this programme.
As a practical estimate for design-related graduates in Malaysia, employability is commonly around 75% and unemployment around 25%, reflecting competition while demand remains steady for portfolio-ready creatives.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised entry qualifications (international) | International applicants must meet SEGi University’s entry requirements using recognised qualifications such as STPM (min. Grade C, GP 2.00 in any two subjects), UEC (at least 5Bs), Matriculation/Foundation or equivalent, or a Diploma with minimum CGPA (including Level 4, MQF where applicable) and other recognised equivalents accepted by the Malaysia Government. For some routes, selection also includes an interview or portfolio submission determined by the HEP. |
| MUET requirement | SEGi University states MUET Band 3 as part of the entry requirements shown for the programme page. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, SEGi University states the English requirement using MUET and/or an accepted equivalent based on your prior qualifications. Check your eligibility path carefully to confirm which English proof is required for your entry route.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
For international applicants, prepare proof of available study funds as required by SEGi University and the relevant student pass process. The programme page highlights funding options such as PTPTN, EPF, and SEGi Monthly Instalment, and also notes Low Initial Payment and EduFlex.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Use SEGi University’s official online application form to register as a non-Malaysian student. Fill in personal information, academic qualification details, and your English qualification details. Select the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Visual Communication Design (Online Mode) programme during application. Submit before the published deadline for your intake.
Prepare your supporting documents and study plans
Upload the required academic documents supporting your entry qualification and ensure they are consistent with the details you provided in your application. If your entry route requires an interview or a portfolio submission, prepare your portfolio for review by the HEP. Double-check your name, qualification titles, and completion years for accuracy before final submission. Keep copies for immigration and visa processing when needed.
Respond to any additional admissions requests
After submitting, monitor communications from the university for any follow-up actions related to your application assessment. If the university requests additional information or clarification, provide it promptly to avoid delays. Follow the guidance provided for accepted qualifications and portfolio/interview requirements, where applicable. Once your offer is issued, review the offer conditions carefully before enrolling.