Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design)

KPT/JPS(F4-K024)

Fee*	Duration	Intake
Malaysian students: RM12,800 (annual for 2010) International students: RM15,500 (annual for 2010)	1 Year/s	January, March, August

*The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This program is designed to prepare you for further studies in Art, Design and Media-related fields such as Communication Design, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design, Interior Design and Graphic Art. It will provide you with communication, IT and mathematics skills, and introduce you to the fundamentals of Design as it relates to a wide variety of disciplines.

Course Structure:

The course provides a direct entry into Swinburne Sarawak degree courses for students who have completed SPM/‘O’ Levels or equivalent qualification.

Units of Study :

Core units
English and Communication Skills
Innovation and Change
General Mathematics
Information Technology

Design stream units
Design Studies
Graphic Design
Drawing and Illustration
Context and Culture

Ministry of Higher Education required units *
MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) *
MPW1123 Bahasa Kebangsaan (B) **
MPW1133 Malaysian Studies
MPW1143 Pengajian Islam, or
MPW1153 Pendidikan Moral

* No additional charges for the Ministry of Higher Education required units
** For Malaysian students only
*** For International students only

Malaysian students are required by the Ministry of Higher Education to successfully complete the Compulsory Subjects (Mata Pelajaran Wajib) prior to graduation.

Pathways

For students who have completed SPM/'O' Levels or equivalent qualification, this course provides direct entry into the Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design) and Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) at the Sarawak campus.

Students can also progress into Hawthorn pathways if they attain the requisite grades for Unlink and bachelor degree programs.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

With further studies, graduates are equipped for careers in areas such as graphic design, multimedia design, film and television, interior design and industrial design.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process from the links below.

English Language Requirements:

English Language Requirements

Academic Requirements:

Academic Entry Requirements

Find Out More

For further information:

Email: study@swinburne.edu.my

Phone:
Course enquiry line: +60 82 415353
Fax: +60 82 428353

Information Sessions:

Visit our Events page to see when we are visiting your area.

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to local (Sarawakian, Sabahan & West Malaysian) and International students either at commencement or on the continuation of a program.