Bachelor of Art (Honours) in Graphic Design (Advertising)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Art (Honours) in Graphic Design (Advertising) at the University of Cyberjaya is a 3-year full-time programme that develops practical advertising design and creative production skills for modern media platforms.
Students are guided through a curriculum that combines creative fundamentals with digital innovation, helping you build campaign-focused graphics and interactive content while developing a professional portfolio for industry careers.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build foundational design knowledge with History of Design and Design Fundamental
- Develop digital creativity skills through Fundamentals of Digital Arts, Digital Illustration, and Digital Drawing
- Strengthen visual communication essentials with Basic Drawing, Creative Typography, and Colour Studies
- Learn audience and messaging through Consumer Behaviour and Creative Copywriting
- Create brand-focused work using Branding Design, Layout and Composition, and Graphic Design Theory and Practice
- Apply advertising and data-focused thinking with Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Ethics, and Advertising Analytics
- Advance advertising execution with Project 1 (Proposal), Media Planning and Buying, and Advertising Design
- Build creative leadership through Art Direction
- Prepare for industry through Project 2 (Final Project) and the portfolio/presentation assessments
- Complete Industrial Training to gain practical experience aligned with advertising and graphic design work
- Consolidate final year learning through Project 2 (Final Project) deliverables
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Year 1 courses | History of Design | 0 | 0 |
| Fundamentals of Digital Arts | 0 | |||
| Creative Studies | 0 | |||
| Basic Drawing | 0 | |||
| Design Fundamental | 0 | |||
| Digital Illustration | 0 | |||
| Digital Drawing | 0 | |||
| Creative Typography | 0 | |||
| Digital Photography | 0 | |||
| Colour Studies | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | Year 2 courses | Consumer Behaviour | 0 | 0 |
| Creative Copywriting | 0 | |||
| Branding Design | 0 | |||
| Layout and Composition | 0 | |||
| Computer Graphic, Visualisation and Animation | 0 | |||
| Digital Advertising | 0 | |||
| Project Management | 0 | |||
| Advertising Campaigns | 0 | |||
| Graphic Design Theory and Practice | 0 | |||
| Content Development & Entrepreneurship | 0 | |||
| Advertising Ethics | 0 | |||
| Advertising Analytics | 0 | |||
| Semester 3 | Year 3 courses | Media Planning and Buying | 0 | 0 |
| Advertising Design | 0 | |||
| Art Direction | 0 | |||
| Project 1 (Proposal) | 0 | |||
| Project 2 (Final Project) | 0 | |||
| Industrial Training | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with advertising-focused graphic design capabilities that support roles such as Digital Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director.
- You can target UI/UX and content-driven opportunities (for example UI/UX Designer and Visual Content Strategist) by combining design practice with UX-minded, user-centred learning.
- You build campaign-ready work through advertising modules like Digital Advertising and Advertising Campaigns, preparing you for industry-facing creative outputs.
- You strengthen professional readiness with Project 1 (Proposal), Project 2 (Final Project), and portfolio development, helping you present your skills confidently to employers.
- You gain real-world industry exposure through Industrial Training, supporting smoother transitions into advertising agencies, digital marketing agencies, and creative departments.
- You develop transferable creative and communication skills for multiple pathways including digital marketing, social media content creation, branding, and freelancing.
Employability rate
Graphic design and advertising graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting strong demand for creative talent but competitive entry for junior roles.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable outlook when you build a strong portfolio and practical campaign experience during your studies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification equivalent to local university entry | International applicants can use a recognised school-leaving qualification or its equivalent for entry into this bachelor degree, including qualifications such as STPM/A-Level/UEC/Foundation/Matriculation as accepted by the university for undergraduate entry. Minimum grade requirements are published in the undergraduate prospectus for the programme under international applicants. |
Language requirements
University of Cyberjaya requires proof of English proficiency for international applicants applying from abroad. The accepted tests and minimum scores are published in the undergraduate prospectus for 2026intakes.
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 60000 / total program | International tuition fees for Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design (Advertising) (Honours) for the entire programme duration (total payable fees also include resource fees, registration, processing, administration, and EMGS fees per the university’s international fees structure notes). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to show they can cover tuition and living costs for their studies in Malaysia. Follow the documentation requirements and guidance provided by the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and Malaysian immigration/visa process for the student pass.
- Proof of funds for tuition and living expenses as required under the EMGS/student pass process
- Any specific supporting documents requested during the student pass application (such as bank statements or sponsor evidence, if applicable)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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
Choose your intake and confirm eligibility
Select the intake season you want to apply for and review the programme’s international entry requirements in the undergraduate prospectus. Confirm that your school-leaving qualification (or equivalent) meets the stated minimum grade. Prepare your English test result if you are applying from abroad and need to meet the published English requirement.
Submit your application online
Complete the university’s official application submission during the published intake period. Upload your required academic documents and ensure the document details match your passport information. If the university requests additional documents later for review, respond within the requested timeframe so your application can progress.
Complete any required reviews for international applicants
If your application is shortlisted, follow any additional instructions provided by the admissions team for international applicants. Provide any requested clarification or further documents to support your foreign qualification equivalency assessment. Keep your English proficiency evidence ready since it is required for international applicants applying from abroad.