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Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture Full Time

Bachelor of Graphic Design Honours of Url Purpose

at Raffles University · Malaysia

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January / May / September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours) at Raffles University focuses on practical, job-market learning. Students build a portfolio of practical work and learn to produce effective materials for print or online publishing, starting with a foundation period covering design principles, drawing skills, typography, creativity, and idea development.

The programme runs for 3 years and includes practical work throughout the course using the Adobe Creative Suite. Students learn to apply designs on print, digital, or interactive platforms, and they complete an integrated design approach that includes project modules such as the Integrated Design Project and Final Major Project 01 and Final Major Project 02, with Industry Experience listed in Year 3.

Modules

  • Principle of Design
  • Typography
  • Visual Studies and Exploration
  • 20th Century Design & Culture– Digital and Gen-AI Image Processing
  • Digital Illustration and Visual Storytelling
  • Drawing for Designers
  • Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation/ Malay Language Communication 2
  • Print Media and Content Design
  • Screenplay and Storyboarding
  • Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Web Design
  • Project Management

Entry requirements

Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours)

  • STPM: Full Pass in 2 subjects
  • A-Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
  • UEC: 5Bs
  • Foundation / Matriculation: min. CGPA 2.00
  • Diploma / Advanced Diploma: min. CGPA 2.00
  • Other International Entry Requirement: [Learn More]
  • Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis
  • Additional Requirement: Pass “RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview”
English:

International English Entry Requirement

  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 40
  • PTE: 47
  • MUET: Band 3.5
  • Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154

*Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.

Career outcomes

  • Art and Creative Director
  • Brand Identity Strategist
  • Print and Editorial Specialist
  • Packaging Designer
  • Designpreneur
  • Digital Illustration Artist
  • Information Designer
  • Experiential Graphic Designer
  • Interactive Designer
  • Motion Graphic Designer
  • Video and Photographer
  • Digital and Social Media Communication Designer

How this course compares

  • Raffles University is #63 in Malaysia on research impact (2,482 citations).
  • It lists 9 Arts, Design & Architecture courses in total, 5 of them at bachelor's level.
  • 9 universities in Malaysia teach bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Malaysia take 4 years; this one takes 3 Years.
  • Raffles University has 6 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture?

INTI International University (QS #516), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) (#41 in Malaysia), Asia E University (#50 in Malaysia), City University Malaysia (#53 in Malaysia), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS #126), Management and Science University (QS #580), Multimedia University (#21 in Malaysia), Open University Malaysia (#48 in Malaysia) are among the 9 that do.

How long is the Bachelor of Graphic Design Honours of Url Purpose at Raffles University?

It takes 3 Years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January / May / September.

Are there scholarships at Raffles University?

Yes — 6 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Raffles University a good university for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Raffles University is #63 in Malaysia on research impact (2,482 citations).

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