Study design in Malaysia: Taylor's BDes in Creative Media
Taylor's University Malaysia's Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media, decoded for Indian applicants: the published fees with rupee conversions, entry routes for Indian school-leavers, the Visual Test most applicants sit, all five specialisations and the three intakes a year. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia campus, creative media degree: what this Taylor's course is
The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media is a three-year, full-time degree at The Design School at Taylor's University, Lakeside Campus in Subang Jaya, Selangor, accredited in Malaysia (KPT/JPS (R3/0211/6/0099) (A10960) 07/32). Taylor's publishes that it is ranked 61st in the world for the Art and Design subject in the QS Subject Rankings 2026, and #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
The degree runs on the Taylor's Curriculum Framework, which lets you mix and match modules: a common core in design, one of five specialisations, and flexible education options including minors, extensions and even a second major. Taylor's also publishes overseas articulation options that let students complete their design programme at one of its established partner universities in Australia or Switzerland.
What you actually study
The Malaysia design curriculum, year by year
Taylor's publishes the common core that every Creative Media student takes, regardless of specialisation. The university notes that all information is subject to change and that readers should verify details with the university.
Year 1: design fundamentals
- Typography and Advanced Typography
- Illustration and Visual Narrative
- Digital Photography and Imaging
- Design Research Methodology
- Video and Sound Production
- Interactive Design
- Intercultural Design
- Design Principles
Year 2: research and projects
- Design Research Dissertation
- Minor Project
- Major Project I
- Specialisation modules begin (see the five options below)
Year 3: industry and depth
- Extension, free elective or minor module
- Industry Training
- Major Project II
Module lists as published on Taylor's programme page, checked 10 November 2026. University core modules mandated by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education also apply, and Bahasa Kebangsaan A is required for students without an SPM credit in Bahasa Malaysia.
Five published paths
Malaysia creative media specialisations: pick one of five
From Year 2 you specialise. Taylor's publishes five options: Graphic Design (brand identity, packaging, publishing, creative brand strategy); UI/UX (application design, games studies and development, experiential design); Digital Animation (2D and 3D techniques, motion graphics, cinematography); Entertainment Design (character, environment, vehicle and props design, digital matte painting, game art); and Immersive Design, where project-based learning uses professional VR head-mounted devices, powerful workstations, motion capture suits and 360-degree cameras for AR and VR content.
Taylor's names Leo Burnett Malaysia among the reputable firms the programme works with. We help you shortlist the specialisation that matches the portfolio you want to graduate with, before you apply.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia tuition for this degree, in ringgit, dollars and rupees
Taylor's publishes a single fee figure per student type for this programme: USD 40,049 for international students and RM121,730 for Malaysian students. Rupee figures below are our conversions at USD1 = Rs95.25 and RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rates, dtnext.in and za.investing.com). Taylor's warns that fees are reviewed annually and may be revised for any given semester, and that from 1 July 2025 a 6% service tax applies to all fees and charges for non-Malaysian citizens, except the International Security Deposit and EMGS application fees; published figures are exclusive of that tax.
International fee, as published for 2026
≈ Rs38.15 lakh
The published figure for the programme, converted by us. The 6% service tax for non-Malaysian citizens comes on top of published fees (about USD 2,403, roughly Rs2.29 lakh, on this figure, labelled as our calculation). Your offer letter carries the current semester split; we confirm it before you accept.Malaysian fee, as published for 2026
≈ Rs28.55 lakh
Shown for comparison. Taylor's reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester, so we treat these figures as the published basis, not a locked quote.Admission from India
Malaysia entry routes for this Taylor's design degree
Taylor's publishes its entry pathway table for this programme, and most applicants also sit a Visual Test. Taylor's own admissions guidance for Indian applicants states that Indian Standard 12 (Higher Secondary Certificate) holders are eligible for most undergraduate programmes, with the required percentage usually between 65% and 95% in at least two subjects, varying by course.
Published pathways
Source: Taylor's programme page entry pathway table, checked 10 November 2026. Canadian Pre-University: minimum 55% average in 6 subjects. APEL A route allowed.
Indian school-leavers
The 65-95% band is Taylor's published guidance for Indian Standard 12, not a per-programme cut-off; we confirm the exact figure for this degree with Taylor's before you apply.
The Visual Test, exactly as published. Applicants pass a Visual Test for entry; students coming through Taylor's own Foundation in Design, Foundation in Natural and Built Environments or Diploma in Design are exempted from the entrance test. We tell you what the test involves and how to prepare a portfolio for it before your application goes in.
English evidence
Malaysia campus English requirement for this degree
Taylor's programme page lists MUET Band 3 (CEFR Low B2 equivalent) or completion of an English-medium Pre-U or diploma as accepted evidence. Taylor's 2026 admissions guidance for Indian applicants states that IELTS 6.0 is generally sufficient, with TOEFL and MUET accepted, and that a medium-of-instruction letter is accepted when prior education was fully in English. The exact evidence accepted for this degree is confirmed per programme before you apply.
Source: Taylor's programme page English block and Taylor's 2026 admissions guidance for Indian applicants, both checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, April and September
Three intakes a year means an Indian student finishing Class 12 in March can target April or September of the same year without losing twelve months. The Visual Test, English evidence and the EMGS student pass process all need to complete before enrolment, so we work backwards from your chosen intake month.
Taylor's also publishes a 100% graduate employment rate (2025 MOHE Graduate Tracer Study) and over RM60 million in scholarships and bursaries university-wide. These are Taylor's own published figures, and we present them as such, not as our endorsement.
Funding scope
Malaysia scholarship routes for this Taylor's degree
Taylor's states that over RM60 million in scholarships and bursaries is available across the university, and the programme page points applicants to its scholarships listing. Awards, criteria and deadlines change between intakes, and design scholarships can weigh portfolio work alongside grades.
We check the awards currently open for this degree and intake alongside your application, including anything portfolio-linked, before you commit to a budget.
“They supported me from the beginning and made sure I understood each step clearly. … Their support made the whole admission process smooth and much less stressful.”
Hamda Noushad, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Student experience as published on Emir Overseas' website (5 out of 5 stars displayed there).Questions families ask us
Malaysia creative media degree FAQ
What is the Visual Test, and can I skip it?
It is Taylor's published entrance requirement for this programme: applicants pass a Visual Test as part of admission. Only students progressing from Taylor's own Foundation in Design, Foundation in Natural and Built Environments or Diploma in Design are exempted. For an Indian applicant, that means planning a portfolio alongside your board results. We brief you on format and preparation before you apply.
My boards are Indian Standard 12. Do I qualify?
Very likely, on Taylor's published guidance: Standard 12 holders are eligible for most undergraduate programmes, with the required percentage usually between 65% and 95% in at least two subjects, varying by course. That band is not a per-programme cut-off, so we confirm the exact figure for Creative Media with Taylor's admissions before you apply.
Can I finish part of the degree overseas?
Yes, as published: Taylor's offers overseas articulation options that let you complete the design programme at one of its established partner universities in Australia or Switzerland. The partners are not named on the programme page, and articulation terms are Taylor's to confirm, so we cost both routes and verify the current partners before you decide.
Is the published fee the final amount I will pay?
No, and Taylor's says so itself: fees are reviewed annually and can be revised for any given semester, and the 6% service tax for non-Malaysian citizens applies on top of the published figures. We confirm the current schedule and tax against your offer letter before you pay anything.
Sources
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Taylor's University: Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media - MQA code, duration, intakes, published fees and the fee-review and 6% service tax notices, year-by-year common core, all five specialisations and their modules, entry pathway table, SPM/O-Level prerequisite, Visual Test and exemptions, English evidence, Leo Burnett Malaysia industry partner, QS Subject 2026 61st and QS WUR 2027 #272 claims, overseas articulation options. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Taylor's admissions guidance for Indian applicants (2026): Indian Standard 12 eligibility, the usual 65-95% band in at least two subjects, IELTS 6.0 generally sufficient, TOEFL/MUET accepted, medium-of-instruction letter. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Campus photograph: Yewvie, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized WebP; attribution and license link retained in page.
- Rupee conversions at USD1 = Rs95.25 and RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rates, dtnext.in and za.investing.com), labelled in page.
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