Diploma in Design and Media

About the course

Introduces design and media fundamentals, building practical creative skills for producing visual and digital content for communication and branding contexts. The Diploma in Design and Media (Diploma) curriculum develops core academic skills, critical thinking, and discipline-specific foundations needed for progression into higher-level university study. Students typically build practical understanding through structured learning activities and assessment tasks aligned with programme outcomes.

Career outcome

May lead to junior roles such as design assistant, content creator or media production assistant, and provides a pathway to related bachelor degrees. Graduates can progress to further degree pathways and entry-level opportunities connected to Media & Communication, including roles that value analytical thinking, communication, and digital competency.

Living Costs in Kuala Lumpur**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 10 - 14	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 1,876 - 2,481	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 1,086 - 1,436
Transportation (Daily) RM 5 - 6	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 294 - 388

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)