Bachelor in Creative Multimedia (Honours)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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UoC's Bachelor in Creative Multimedia programme is a comprehensive and forward-looking pathway that equips students with the skills to thrive in today's digital media landscape, combining artistic creativity with technical proficiency for animation, video production, interactive design, and digital communication.
The programme emphasizes practical skills in media production, interactive design, and emerging technologies like AR and VR, and also develops essential project management, teamwork, and communication skills to support careers in the creative industries.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build design fundamentals through modules such as History of Design, Fundamentals of Digital Arts, and Creative Studies.
- Develop core drawing and digital illustration skills with modules including Basic Drawing, Digital Illustration, and Digital Drawing.
- Strengthen visual communication through modules like Creative Typography, Design Visual Communication, and Colour Studies.
- Apply studio practice for visual media via Digital Photography.
- Learn interaction design foundations with Graphic Interaction Design 1 and Graphic Interaction Design 2.
- Develop technical capability for creative output through Web Development, Basic Programming For Designer, and Content Development & Entrepreneurship.
- Create media assets using Digital Compositing & Editing and Information Design.
- Plan and deliver professional creative work through Project Management and Marketing & Advertising Strategy.
- Build narrative and scripting ability through Story and Script.
- Advance into 3D production with 3D Modeling & Texturing and 3D Animation.
- Explore design ideas and cultural context through Design Culture and Ideas.
- Prepare and refine creative sound and media components using Sound Design.
- Choose electives such as Creative Illustration, 2D Animation & Principles, Character Modeling, Brand Design, Javascript Programming, or Rendering and Compositing.
- Produce project work with Project 1 (Proposal) followed by Project 2 (Final Project) and portfolio preparation.
- Undertake Industrial Training to apply creative multimedia skills in real industry settings.
- Integrate interactive design, 3D/media production, and creative direction into a final portfolio outcome.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | History of Design | |||
| Fundamentals of Digital Arts | ||||
| Creative Studies | ||||
| Basic Drawing | ||||
| Design Fundamental | ||||
| Digital Illustration | ||||
| Semester 2 | Digital Drawing | |||
| Creative Typography | ||||
| Design Visual Communication | ||||
| Digital Photography | ||||
| Colour Studies | ||||
| Information Design | ||||
| Semester 3 | Graphic Interaction Design 1 | |||
| Web Development | ||||
| Digital Compositing & Editing | ||||
| Elective 1 | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Marketing & Advertising Strategy | ||||
| Semester 4 | Graphic Interaction Design 2 | |||
| Elective 2 | ||||
| Content Development & Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Basic Programming For Designer | ||||
| Story and Script | ||||
| Elective (from elective list) | ||||
| Semester 5 | 3D Modeling & Texturing | |||
| 3D Animation | ||||
| Design Culture and Ideas | ||||
| Project 1 (Proposal) | ||||
| Sound Design | ||||
| Project 2 (Final Project) | ||||
| Semester 6 | Industrial Training | |||
| Total | 120 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with practical, studio-based capability across animation, video production, interactive design, and digital communication, so you can pursue creative roles faster.
- You can target in-demand positions such as UI/UX Designer, Video Editor & Multimedia Producer, Interactive Designer, Motion Graphics Artist, and Animator & Digital Illustrator.
- You gain portfolio-focused project experience through proposal and final project modules, which helps you present work for industry recruitment.
- You build employable production and collaboration skills through project management, teamwork-oriented learning, and industry-linked training activities.
- You develop technical confidence for creative work using modules like Web Development and Basic Programming For Designer, supporting roles in digital agencies and interactive studios.
- You are prepared for forward-looking media roles involving AR/VR and interactive experiences through the programme’s focus on emerging technologies and interactive education.
Employability rate
For creative multimedia graduates in Malaysia, the employability rate is typically around 78% and the unemployment rate is around 22%, reflecting steady demand for digital content and interactive design skills alongside a competitive hiring market.
Overall, the combination of portfolio-based projects and industry training supports a stable job outlook for graduates who can demonstrate practical multimedia production capability.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary qualification (foreign equivalent) | International applicants are considered based on recognised international qualifications that the university accepts as equivalent, including A-Level and other relevant equivalent qualifications. The university also lists STPM and Matriculation/Foundation entry routes within its programme entry requirements table, and international applicants should use the 'Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University' option for country-specific documentation. |
| English proficiency for international students | For international students only, the programme states a minimum English requirement of Band 3 in MUET or an equivalent to CEFR Low B2. Applicants should provide the English proof that matches the university’s international-student requirement shown on the programme page. |
| Interview and/or portfolio (as required by the university) | The programme states that international applicants must pass an interview (online/virtual/conventional) OR submit a student’s portfolio, to be determined by the university as required. Prepare a portfolio of relevant work if the university requests it during the admissions process. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme's English-language requirement shown for international students, and may also be assessed through an interview and/or a portfolio for the required practical communication skills used in creative multimedia study.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 15000 / total program | Published tuition fee for Bachelor in Creative Multimedia (Honours) (2025). |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying for a Malaysian Student Pass should be prepared to show proof of sufficient funds for study and living costs, in line with EMGS and Malaysian immigration guidance for student pass applications.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the student pass application as required under EMGS student pass documentation guidance
- EMGS submission requirements for international student pass applications (including documents and supporting information) as per EMGS guidelines
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | October - 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 | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | October - 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 | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | October - 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
Create your application account
Submit your application using the university’s online registration system. First, create an account in the Student System and start a new application for the Bachelor in Creative Multimedia (Honours). Keep your login details safe so you can return to upload documents and submit your application.
Complete your documentation
Prepare the academic documents needed for admission and the English proof required for international students. Ensure your qualification is clearly shown and that your supporting documents are ready in the required format. If the university later requests a portfolio for assessment, prepare your portfolio materials in advance.
Upload required documents
Upload your documents through the online system under the documentation step. After uploading, review each document to confirm it is complete and legible. Make sure the English proof you provide matches the international-student requirement shown by the programme.
Submit your application for review
Submit your application once all required fields and uploads are completed. After submission, the university may require an interview and/or portfolio as part of the assessment for this programme. Monitor your account and respond promptly to any admissions requests.