Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Game Art Design
Sunway University · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core game-art design fundamentals across drawing, digital illustration, and visual communication skills.
- Develop technical capability for computer graphics through introductory coursework such as Introduction to Computer Graphics.
- Strengthen creative thinking with design-led studio activities such as Creative Design Thinking and Digital Storytelling.
- Develop supportive English-for-study skills via English for the Arts and related academic communication practice.
- Progress into advanced computer graphics and creative special focus work during the later year.
- Complete major capstone and industry-connected projects including Major Research Project, Industry-Based Project, and Final Year Project.
- Gain professional experience through Internship (3 months) as part of the final-year structure.
Career outcomes
- You graduate prepared for roles that sit directly in the game development pipeline, including game artist and related creative production positions.
- The program’s game-art focus is built to strengthen the portfolio-level, studio-based skills employers look for in junior and intermediate game content artists.
- You develop industry-ready project work through industry-based project and a 3-month internship designed to build real production experience.
- You build communication and teamwork capability through studio collaboration and project presentations that support cross-functional game teams.
- You leave with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) that supports entry to creative careers in Malaysia and internationally across game and interactive media production.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment percentages for Sunway University graduates specifically in this exact game art design field were not published in the official sources found, so a verified figure is not available.
For international applicants, the most reliable career pathway signal is therefore the program’s portfolio-building studio training plus its industry-based project and internship components.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification equivalent to Malaysian entry level | International applicants must submit a recognised school-leaving qualification (or an equivalent foreign qualification) that meets Sunway University’s international entry requirements for undergraduate study. If your qualification is from a non-English medium system, you should also prepare the required English language documents. |
| Latest academic record | International applicants are required to provide their latest academic record as part of the international application document package submitted to Sunway University before the intake. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Game Art and Design | Not specified in official public materials found | Sunway University’s international application guidance requires you to submit your prior qualifications and latest academic record; any subject-to-program fit guidance (such as portfolio or subject prerequisite mapping) should be confirmed during your eligibility check. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency (for qualifications and education systems where the medium of instruction is not English). If you studied previously in English as your medium of instruction, you may be able to use this as evidence based on Sunway University’s international admissions guidance.
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 38500 / per year | Estimated Annual Course Fee for international students is shown in RM equivalent on the official programme page. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to show that they can cover tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of study. For Sunway University’s student pass processing, you will typically be asked to submit financial documentation as part of the international student application.
- Proof of funds for tuition and living expenses as requested during the international student application process
- Any required initial payment referenced in Sunway University’s international application procedures (as part of the application and documentation submission timeline)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | March 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | May 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | April 15, 2026 |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - 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 | September - 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
Eligibility check (before you apply)
Read the programme details and entry requirements for international applicants, including the commencement date, fees, and required documents. Sunway University’s international admissions guidance asks you to email the university first to confirm your eligibility before applying. Prepare your education documents and English language evidence (if applicable) ahead of the intake so you can complete the submission package on time.
Submit your international application with documents and initial payment
Submit the completed application documents and your initial payment to Sunway University’s International Office at least eight (8) weeks before the intake date(s). Include your completed application form, passport documents, English language qualifications for non-English medium education/qualification, and your latest academic record. Review the document checklist carefully to avoid delays, since incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Receive offer letter and proceed with enrolment steps
After a successful application, Sunway University states that successful applicants will receive offer letters via email within three (3) working days. Follow the instructions in your offer letter for the next steps toward enrolment and required payments. Plan your timeline so that your full application and payment are received well ahead of the intake date to avoid late processing.