Diploma in Visual Arts & Design

About the course

This diploma programme at Penang campus provides applied Arts & Humanities training for skilled employment and further study. Applied modules develop workplace skills, technical competency, and industry-relevant training. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.

Career outcome

Graduates gain practical Arts & Humanities skills for industry entry or articulation into higher qualifications. Graduates enter skilled employment or articulate into higher qualifications. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.

Living Costs in Penang**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 870 - 1,150	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 576 - 762
Transportation (Daily) RM 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 239 - 316

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)