Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
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Diploma in Design And Media – Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
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Compare this course at other universities| Year 1 | 24,300 MYR |
| Year 2 | 27,900 MYR |
| Visa Fees | 3,600 MYR |
| Total | 55,800 MYR ≈ 14,251 USD $ |
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Program Details
About the Program
The Design And Media programme prepares students to create content and communicate with audiences through traditional and digital media. Students study communication theory, journalism and media writing, public relations, advertising, digital media and social networks, radio and television production, and media ethics and law. They train in equipped studios, produce real content and graduate ready for media organisations, communication agencies and marketing departments. Over 2 years, this diploma gives students practical, job-ready skills, with the option to continue to a bachelor's degree afterwards.
Career Paths
- Product Designer
- Industrial Designer
- User experience designer
- Interface Designer
- Graphic designer
- Design Researcher
- Prototype Developer
- Creative Solutions Designer
Subjects
- Design Principles
- Design Drawing
- Digital Imaging
- Typography
- Design Thinking
- User Experience Design
- Multimedia Production
- Design Research
- Portfolio Development
- Final Design Project
Internship
The programme usually includes applied projects and a practical portfolio, and may require industrial training or a creative project before graduation to apply skills in a real production environment
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Admission Requirements
📌 Admission Terms and Requirements for the Diploma
✅ First: Admission Conditions
To be admitted to the 🎓 Bachelor's programme, the applicant must hold one of the following certificates:
📍 General secondary school certificate or the second year of secondary school 🏫
📍 Tawjihi certificate for students from the Gulf countries 🌍
📍 Baccalaureate certificate for students from some Arab countries 📖
📍 A-Level certificate for students of international schools 🏅
📍 O-Level certificate (holders are accepted into the Foundation Year only) 🏆
📑 Second: Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents as scanned (PDF) files, not photographed with a mobile phone:
📌 🛂 A copy of a passport valid for at least 18 months.
📌 📜 Proof of English language proficiency (details are given in the English Language Requirements section below).
📌 📖 A copy of the general secondary school certificate and transcript, bearing in mind the following:
✔️ If it is not in English, it must be translated into English 📝.
✔️ Accepted certificates include:
🔹 📄 General secondary school certificate (in the Gulf countries).
🔹 🏫 Tawjihi certificate or 📜 Baccalaureate (in some Arab countries).
🔹 🎓 A-Level or 📜 O-Level certificate (in international schools such as Cambridge).
🏅 English Language Requirements for the Diploma
📌 📚 Accepted English language tests and minimum scores:
🔹 📝 IELTS: a score of at least 5.5 - 6.0
🔹 📖 TOEFL (PBT): a score of at least 550
🔹 🌎 TOEFL (iBT): a score of at least 60 - 78
🔹 🏫 MUET (Malaysian University English Test): at least Band 3 - 4
📌 ✅ Exemptions from the English language requirements:
✅ If your previous 🎓 university studies were in English (official proof from the university must be provided).
✅ If the applicant is from an English-speaking 🌍 country approved by the university.
📌 🔄 Alternative options if the requirements are not met:
Students can 📖 enrol on a preparatory English language course at approved institutes before starting their studies.
🔗 📌 Please browse the list of the best English language institutes in Malaysia here
Visa Documents
- Valid passport (min. 3 months validity)
- Official university acceptance letter
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Proof of financial sufficiency
- Police clearance certificate
- 🎟️ Student Visa Application Requirements. Applicants wishing to obtain a 📚 student visa must submit the following docum…
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Health Insurance
- Comprehensive medical cover for study duration
- Hospital and clinic visits
- 24-hour emergency service
- Health insurance included in admission costs
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