Diploma in Visual Media Design
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Our Diploma in Visual Media Design aims to provide graduates with a broad-based education that’s industry oriented, helping develop advanced skills while encouraging entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation among students.
The programme supports employability by deepening knowledge of visual expression and communication in art and design, with study activities that develop practical design capability and professional-ready portfolio outcomes.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop core visual design and computing skills through Principles of Design and Drawing Studies
- Build graphic and typography ability with Basic Typography and Basic Computer Graphics
- Create branded visual assets with Brand Communication Design and History of Graphic Design
- Learn photography and multimedia workflows with Digital Photography and Multimedia Design 1
- Strengthen advanced digital creation skills using Multimedia Design 2 and Advanced Computer Graphics
- Advance into 3D, motion, and interactive-ready design with 3D Design, Motion Graphics, and User Interface Design
- Develop audience-focused advertising and packaging outcomes through Advertising Design and Packaging Design
- Build technical capability for production processes via Printing Technology
- Continue typographic excellence using Advanced Typography
- Gain industry-style execution skills through Professional Practice for Designers
- Apply skills in a workplace environment through Practical Training
- Complete the qualification with Final Year Project
- Integrate design, production, and presentation outcomes across your final deliverables
- Complete required MOHE General Studies subjects for international students, including Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- Study English for Artists & Designers as part of the programme's MOHE-required components
- Complete integrity and citizenship-focused subjects, including Integrity & Anti-Corruption and Moral Education
- Undertake Community Service for Planetary Health
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready design skills for roles such as Graphic designer, Social media designer, Web & multimedia designer, and Visual effect designer
- The programme covers production-ready creative areas like Motion Graphics and 3D Design, helping you fit into teams that build modern visual content
- With Advertising Design, Packaging Design, and Brand Communication Design, you can pursue creative roles that support marketing and brand campaigns
- Practical Training and a Final Year Project help you leave with portfolio-quality work that’s relevant to creative-industry hiring
- You gain a broad foundation across design, typography, photography, and multimedia—so you can adapt as your career moves across different creative specialisations
- The programme encourages entrepreneurship and creativity, giving you a stronger base to pursue freelance or project-based work in visual media
Employability rate
For visual media design graduates in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting demand across design and digital content roles alongside competitive hiring for entry-level positions.
Together, these figures point to steady opportunities in creative and digital industries if you build a strong portfolio during your diploma studies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign equivalent to SPM/O-Level) | International applicants: a school-leaving qualification equivalent to SPM or O-Level with a minimum of 3 credits, including a pass in Art / Technical Drawing / Portfolio. |
| UEC (foreign qualification equivalent route) | International applicants: UEC with a minimum of 3 Grade Bs, including a pass in Art / Technical Drawing / Portfolio. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (APEL.A) / other equivalent qualifications | International applicants may be considered with an APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) as Recognition of Prior Learning, or any other equivalent qualifications; applicants with no standard qualification may be considered on a case-to-case basis. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Media Design / Design & Communication | Direct match | Applicants with prior design and visual arts coursework may be assessed as fitting the programme focus on visual expression and communication in art and design through the portfolio review. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme's English language requirement. Sunway College (Sunway University) accepts IELTS or an equivalent qualification at the stated minimum level.
IELTS Academic
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 29750 / per year | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) for international students is listed in RM equivalent. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to show that they can fund tuition and living costs for study in Malaysia. If your studies are financed by scholarship or a study loan, include supporting documents with your application.
- Documentary evidence if your studies are financed by scholarship, sponsorship, or study loan
- Budget for tuition using the published course fee and plan for additional student pass processing costs required for international students
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| 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 | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - 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 | At least 8 weeks before the intake date(s) (submit documents and initial payment to International Office at least eight weeks before intake) | At least 8 weeks before the intake date(s) (submit documents and initial payment to International Office at least eight weeks before intake) |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | November 01, 2025 | February 01, 2026 |
| 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
Check eligibility and prepare documents
Read the programme entry requirements and confirm your international/foreign qualification is acceptable before you submit. Prepare a portfolio that demonstrates your creative ability for the portfolio review. If you are applying with scholarship or study loan support, prepare the documentary evidence as part of your application pack.
Submit the international application form and supporting documents
Complete and submit the International Student Application Form with the required attachments. Include certified true copies of your academic qualifications and passport details. If needed, upload English language evidence and any additional documents requested during evaluation, because incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Pay required fees after eligibility confirmation
After your eligibility is confirmed, complete the required payment steps using the published amounts. Pay the RM 700 Enrolment Fee and the RM 2,400 Student Pass / Visa processing fee as instructed by the university. Keep payment proofs available in case the International Office requests clarification during processing.
Receive offer letter and complete student pass application
Successful applicants will receive offer letters via email within 3 working days. Accept the offer and sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to the International Office. The Student Pass approval processing time takes up to 6 to 8 weeks, so submit all required documents promptly to avoid delays.