Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Film Production
Sunway University · Subang Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Film Production explores the creative and professional aspects of film production including short film and documentary, scriptwriting, sound design, acting, transmedia content creation, post-production, entrepreneurship and internship with the widest and most value-added applications.
The programme aims to produce versatile creative producers who are skilled in audio-visual production and transmedia application across multiple screens to enhance capability and competency in Malaysia’s growing creative economy.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Directing for Film
- Editing Techniques
- English for the Arts
- Filmmaking: Short Film
- Film Studies
- Introduction to Digital Cinematography
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- Producing for Film
- Digital Cinematography
- Filmmaking: Documentary
- Filmmaking: Genre Film
- Media & Cultural Studies
- Principles of Media Practice
- Visual Culture
- World Cinema
- Sound for Film
- Collaborative Project
- Creative Project
- Research Project
- Free Elective 1
- Free Elective 2
- Topic Study 1 (Discipline Elective)
- Topic Study 2 (Discipline Elective)
- Internship
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurship Mindset and Skills
- Essentials of Employability
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Film and MOHE Proficiencies & General Education | F I L M 1014 Introduction to Filmmaking | 4 | 30 |
| F I L M 1024 Film Studies | 4 | |||
| F I L M 1034 Scriptwriting | 4 | |||
| MOHE Proficiencies & General Education | 18 | |||
| Year 2 | Film and MOHE Proficiencies & General Education | F I L M 1044 World Cinema | 4 | 31 |
| F I L M 1054 Filmmaking: Documentary | 4 | |||
| F I L M 1064 Editing Techniques 1 | 4 | |||
| F I L M 1074 Producing for Film | 4 | |||
| MOHE Proficiencies & General Education | 15 | |||
| Total | Total programme credit hours | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready production skills in areas Sunway highlights for film and digital media, including scriptwriting, sound design, post-production, and transmedia content creation.
- You prepare for roles such as audio-visual producer, film producer, film director, cinematographer, film editor, and scriptwriter using hands-on, portfolio-based learning and end-of-year showcase screening.
- You gain practical portfolio assets through short film, documentary, and genre film modules, plus collaborative and creative projects that mirror real production workflows.
- You strengthen industry readiness with an internship, helping you translate your creative and technical production capabilities into professional experience.
- You develop multi-screen and entrepreneurship-focused capabilities aligned with Malaysia’s growing creative economy, supporting career paths both within and beyond the media industry.
- You graduate with a degree awarded by Sunway University and also receive an additional degree from Lancaster University on successful completion, which can support global mobility of your qualification.
Employability rate
For digital film production graduates, an estimated employability rate of 78% and an estimated unemployment rate of 22% reflects continued demand for audio-visual production and media skills alongside a competitive creative labour market.
Together, this points to a reasonably stable outlook in Malaysia when you build a strong portfolio and internship experience through the programme.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university qualifications | International applicants are assessed using recognised pre-university qualifications such as STPM, A-Level, Australian Matriculation, Canadian Matriculation, Sunway Foundation in Arts or Science Technology, Unified Examination Certificate, IB Diploma, or Sunway Diploma in a related field, subject to the minimum score/grade listed by the programme. Applicants are also advised to meet any programme-specific audition requirements as part of the application process. |
| English language requirement (for students educated abroad) | For international applicants, the programme lists accepted English language qualifications and minimum scores/bands. You should submit the required English proof using one of the accepted options shown in the programme’s entry requirements section. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism & Media | Conditional | Applicants applying with related media/arts study backgrounds are expected to follow the programme’s audition requirements as part of the application process. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, Sunway University accepts the following English language qualifications for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Film Production: IELTS or equivalent, MUET, and also selected English-credit qualifications from recognised international school/education systems. If your education prior to admission was conducted in English, you may also be assessed based on the university’s listed equivalent options (where applicable).
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 37600 / total program | Estimated annual course fee (Year 2026) for international students is RM37,600. International students must pay fees in RM equivalent; the USD shown is indicative/estimation. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - winter intake | April - winter intake | September - winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - winter intake | April - winter intake | September - winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - winter intake | April - winter intake | September - winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Eligibility check before applying
Review the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Film Production programme entry requirements (including English language requirements) and confirm your qualification is eligible for international admissions. Sunway University instructs international applicants to email first to confirm eligibility before submitting an application. Prepare your planned intake date and the supporting documents you will upload with your application.
Submit the international student application and required documents
Complete and submit the International Student Application Form and attach the required documents listed by the International Office. Sunway University states that application documents and initial payment should be submitted at least eight weeks before the intake date(s). Your application should include certified copies of your academic qualifications and English language qualifications when required for your prior education.
Pay the required enrolment and student pass/visa processing fees
After your eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the required payments instructed by the International Office. Sunway University publishes an RM 742 enrolment fee (non-refundable, non-transferable) and an RM 3,300 student pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS. Keep proof of payment, as visa processing depends on complete application documentation and payments.
Receive offer letter and complete student pass application
Successful applicants receive offer letters via email within 3 working days. Follow the offer letter instructions: accept the offer, sign and return the acceptance to the International Office, and provide any outstanding documents required in the incomplete record checklist. Sunway University indicates student pass approval processing takes up to 6 to 8 weeks after submission of the signed acceptance and required documents and payments.