Bachelor in Computer Graphic Design (Honours)
Southern University College · Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor in Computer Graphic Design (Honours) programme at Southern University College is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge, creativity, and competencies for the digital media and creative industry.
Students study a mix of common core, core/major/concentration modules, elective courses, and industrial training, with career-focused learning that supports roles in areas such as graphic design, multimedia design, packaging design, and web design.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Drawing for Designer
- Color Study For Designer
- Design Photography and Imaging
- Computer Graphic Study
- Design Principle
- Creative Thinking and Design Method
- Computer Graphic Design
- Digital Typography Design
- Digital Illustration
- Digital Publication Design
- Corporate Brand Design
- Digital Motion Graphic
- Creative Media Production
- Web Design
- Interactive Media Design
- Professional Practice in Design
- Degree Exhibition Show
- Industrial Training
- ADV Final Project
- MM Final Project
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready, industry-relevant skills in computer graphic design and digital media production through dedicated design modules and major tracks that align with real creative workflows.
- You graduate prepared for roles such as Multimedia Designer, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, and Web Designer, based on the programme’s published career opportunities.
- You develop portfolio-ready work through major projects like ADV Final Project and MM Final Project, helping you demonstrate practical capability to employers.
- You gain hands-on professional exposure through Industrial Training, which helps you transition from student projects to workplace expectations in the creative industry.
- You strengthen employability for communication and media-focused paths through modules such as Interactive Media Design and Creative Media Production, supporting broader career options in design and multimedia.
- You receive a full Honours bachelor qualification with structured design, professional practice, and exhibition elements, supporting clearer progression toward senior creative and design leadership roles.
Employability rate
Graduates of creative design and multimedia fields in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, depending on portfolio strength, practical experience, and the local hiring cycle.
Overall, this programme’s combination of design modules, major projects, and industrial training supports a stable and practical pathway into in-demand creative roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international applicants) | Southern University College lists entry routes for international applicants using foreign or equivalent qualifications (for example UEC, STPM, A-Level, Foundation/Matriculation, Diploma/Advanced Diploma, and other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government). Applicants must also complete the required interview and/or submit a portfolio as determined by the HEP. |
| Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government | Where your qualification is not named above, Southern University College accepts other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government, subject to the same interview and/or portfolio requirement determined by the HEP. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Art | Direct match | Applicants are expected to meet the portfolio and interview requirement as determined by the HEP, based on their prior learning and relevant background in design and creative/media subjects. |
| Computer Science & IT | Direct match | Applicants with prior study relevant to digital tools and computer-based creative media may be better positioned for the computer graphic design coursework; final acceptance is still subject to the HEP interview/portfolio requirement. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English competency requirement published by Southern University College for this programme. For this degree, the programme page states the required MUET level (or an equivalent).
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 | MYR 56500 / total program | 2026 Programme Fees for International Students: Tuition & Misc Fees RM 56,500 for Bachelor in Computer Graphic Design (Honours). Tuition fee is subject to change in every semester based on credit hours selected by the student. |
| Admin fee | MYR 500 / one time | 2026 Programme Fees for International Students: Other Charges include Application Fee RM 500. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to meet tuition and living costs for studying in Malaysia. You will typically need to provide financial capacity evidence during your study pass process; confirm the exact amount and acceptable documents with the university’s international student office.
- Visa/Student Pass process uses submitted financial capacity evidence; confirm the exact proof document list and amount with Southern University College International Student Office.
- If you are asked for bank statements and/or proof of funds, provide documents in line with what the university and visa process requires for international applicants.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare and contact the International Student Office (ISO)
Review the programme entry requirements for international applicants and ensure your qualification is equivalent to the Malaysian admission routes listed by the university. Contact the ISO to confirm your document set and portfolio/interview expectations for this degree. Prepare your application form, required documents, and the application fee before you submit.
- Application fee is RM 500 (as published by Southern University College for international student application procedures).
Submit application documents to ISO for evaluation
Submit your completed application form, necessary documents, and proposal (if required for your level) to the ISO email address stated in the university’s international application procedure page. After internal evaluation by the relevant departments, the university will issue an offer letter if you meet the assessment outcome. If an offer letter is issued, follow the next payment instruction required by the university to proceed with the student pass process.
Proceed through EMGS visa approval and student pass steps (with ISO support)
ISO submits the required documents to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL). Once the VAL is approved, you must pay the required Part B amount and the first-year tuition fee as instructed by the university. For visa-required countries, you may need to apply for a Single Entry Visa through the local Malaysian embassy, then complete arrival steps including post-arrival medical checks and student pass endorsement.