The Master of Art, Design and Creative Media at UCSI University is a practice-led master’s degree for creative practitioners who want to advance their work through advanced study.
Malaysia
UCSI University
Masters
Design
In-person
1 Year
US$19,411
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The Master of Art, Design and Creative Media at UCSI University is a practice-led master’s degree for creative practitioners who want to advance their work through advanced study. It combines artistic production with critical reflection, giving students the chance to develop creative work in art, design and digital creative media while examining how that work sits in society.
The programme is delivered in a mixed-mode, full-time format over one year, with a final submission built around creative work and a shorter research report rather than a full thesis. That structure makes the learning experience strongly practice-based, while still grounding it in research and critical thinking. It is positioned for students who want to deepen their creative profile and work at an advanced level in the creative industries.
Research Methodology in Arts & Design
Digital Art, Design and Creative Media Technologies in Southeast Asia
Critical Practice and Production Culture
Graduate Seminar
Creative Practice 1
Creative Practice 2
Exegesis 1
Exegesis 2
The Master of Art, Design and Creative Media at UCSI University is a practice-led master’s degree for creative practitioners who want to advance their work through advanced study.
Master of Art, Design and Creative Media takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Master of Art, Design and Creative Media centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements include Bachelor's degree (CGPA 2.75 and above): A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in the relevant field, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate. English evidence may include IELTS 5.5.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$19,411.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (CGPA 2.75 and above) | A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 Required fieldRelevant field ApprovalAs accepted by the HEP’s Senate |
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Portfolio / interview | Additional assessmentPass an interview or submission of portfolio as determined by De Institute of Creative Arts and Design, UCSI University |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| MUET | Band 4.0 |
| IELTS Academic | Band 5.5 |
| Pearson Test of English | 51 |
| TOEFL IBT | 46 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8 |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | 160 |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$19,411 |
| Estimated total | US$19,411 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.
