Bachelor of Multimedia (Interactive Media) with Honours

Create experiences
that move people.

The best digital experiences are not just functional — they are felt. They combine visual intelligence, interactive design, motion, sound, and emerging technology into something that connects. In 2026, the demand for creative technologists who can design and build these experiences is growing faster than the industry can produce them. This degree equips you with the full creative and technical toolkit — from digital design and animation through to UX, mixed reality, virtual production, and physical computing — backed by an AI-native learning environment and a campus culture that takes creativity seriously.

Master the art and science of digital experience.

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • UNIMY

    Award

  • Full-Time

    Study Mode

  • Feb · May · Sep

    Intakes

  • Coursework & Exams

    Assessment

  • N/0211/6/0038 (PA13508) 10/30

    Accreditation

Future Careers

Creative intelligence. In-demand skills. Limitless possibilities.

In 2026, every technology product, every digital platform, and every brand experience needs creative technologists who can bridge design and development. Malaysia’s digital advertising market is projected to exceed USD 1.2 billion by 2027. The global animation and VFX market is growing at 4.8% CAGR through 2030, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key production hub. UX design is consistently ranked among the top 10 most in-demand technology skills globally, and the rise of mixed reality, virtual production, and spatial computing is creating entirely new categories of creative career.

Career Roles You’ll Be Ready For

  • UX and UI Designer

  • Motion Graphics Designer

  • 3D Artist and Character Designer

  • Digital Video Producer and Editor

  • Interactive Media Developer

  • Brand Experience Designer

Strategic Roles

  • Creative Director
  • Mixed Reality Experience Designer
  • Virtual Production Specialist
  • Digital Content Strategist
  • Immersive Media Producer

Integrated Microcredentials

  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
  • Adobe Creative Cloud certifications
  • Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate
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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • The global UX design market is projected to grow from USD 8.6 billion in 2024 to over USD 29 billion by 2030, driven by the explosion of digital products, apps, and immersive experiences across every industry.
  • Mixed reality, virtual production, and spatial computing are creating entirely new creative professions that didn’t exist five years ago; professionals who can work across physical computing, VR, and real-time media are in acute short supply.
  • Malaysia’s Creative Economy Master Plan identifies interactive and digital media as a priority growth sector, with active government investment in creative industry development.
  • Every major technology company — from Apple to Meta to local Malaysian tech firms — is hiring design and creative media talent at scale to build the next generation of digital experiences.

The Education

This degree is built at the intersection of creativity and technology. The curriculum covers the full creative production spectrum — digital illustration, typography, 2D and 3D animation, audio production, video production, UX and UI design, visual effects, mixed reality, virtual reality, responsive environment design, physical computing, and digital fabrication. Every module is oriented around producing real, portfolio-quality work.

By graduation, students have a body of creative output that demonstrates professional-level capability across multiple disciplines. What makes this programme distinctive is the combination of depth and breadth — students graduate as complete creative technologists, able to move fluidly across disciplines and lead creative projects from concept to completion.

The AI-Native Learning Experience

In 2026, AI is transforming every creative discipline. Generative design tools, AI-assisted animation, intelligent UX testing, automated video editing, and real-time rendering optimisation are now standard in leading creative studios and technology companies. This degree integrates AI tools throughout the learning experience, ensuring graduates arrive in the workforce already fluent in the creative AI tools that studios and agencies expect.

  • AI-Powered Creative Tools

    Students work with AI-assisted platforms for design, animation, visual effects, and UX testing from the first semester — not introduced as a late-stage elective.

  • Mixed Reality and Emerging Technology

    Dedicated modules in Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, and Responsive Environment Design give students hands-on experience with the immersive platforms reshaping creative media in 2026.

  • Physical Computing

    A Year 1 core module in Physical Computing bridges the digital and physical worlds, giving students the rare ability to design interactive experiences that extend beyond screens.

  • Coursera for Campus Access

    Students earn microcredentials from Google, Meta, and Adobe alongside their degree, building an internationally recognised creative and technical profile from year one.

  • UNIMY creative media studio with students working on interactive design projects

Industry Projects & Certifications

Real creative work. Recognised credentials. Career advantage.

Students gain industry exposure throughout the programme through UNIMY’s active industry partnerships and creative community connections. UNIMY’s Tech Talk series has featured sessions from Todak Studios — one of Malaysia’s most recognised creative and esports brands — and from Forest Interactive, a global mobile entertainment company, giving students direct insight into how creative content is produced and distributed at scale. These sessions build the professional networks and industry awareness that matter when students take their portfolios to market.

Industry Partners

Creative & Technology

  • Todak Studios
  • Forest Interactive
  • Dell Technologies
  • MIMOS
  • Cyberview
  • Censof
  • Favoriot

National Partners

  • CyberSecurity Malaysia
  • TalentCorp
  • Ministry of Human Resources

Embedded Microcredentials

  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
  • Adobe Creative Cloud certifications
  • Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate

Microcredentials are available to Multimedia students through Coursera for Campus and Adobe, giving students an internationally recognised creative profile alongside their degree.

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UNIMY Multimedia students collaborating on a creative production project

Career Outcomes

Our graduates are creative, technically fluent, and ready for the digital economy from the moment they complete this programme.

The combination of deep creative production skills, UX and interaction design competency, emerging technology fluency, and AI-native working habits makes UNIMY Multimedia graduates highly versatile.

Graduates move into careers across advertising agencies, creative studios, technology companies, gaming firms, virtual production houses, e-commerce platforms, and brand consultancies — in Malaysia and internationally.

The blend of creative production, interaction design, and emerging-technology fluency means Multimedia graduates can lead creative projects from concept to completion across screens, spaces, and devices.

Student Experience

At UNIMY, multimedia students are part of a creative community that builds, designs, and ships real work.

  • Creative and digital media studios with industry-grade equipment

    Creative and Digital Media Studios

    Industry-grade facilities equipped with drawing tablets, 3D design software, audio production suites, video editing workstations, VR/AR platforms, and physical computing tools.

  • Creative showcases and competitions exhibiting student portfolios

    Creative Showcases & Competitions

    Regular exhibitions, competitions, and showcases that build portfolios and put student work in front of real industry professionals.

  • Student clubs across digital design, animation, gaming, and UX

    Student Clubs

    Creative communities across digital design, animation, gaming, UX, content creation, and immersive media.

  • Industry mentorship with working designers and creative directors

    Industry Mentorship

    Direct connections with working designers, animators, creative directors, and media professionals through UNIMY’s industry partner network.

  • Campus life including esports, wellness facilities, and creative events

    Campus Life

    Esports, wellness facilities, regular events, and a campus culture built around creativity, curiosity, and making things that matter.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Multimedia (Interactive Media) with Honours, applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 in at least two subjects.
  • Pass A-Level with at least Grade D in any two subjects.
  • Pass a Foundation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
  • Hold a related Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
  • Hold any equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of Malaysia.

All applicants must also pass an interview (online, virtual, or in-person) or submit a portfolio demonstrating creative aptitude. Trial examination and forecast results are accepted for early application.

Assessment Breakdown

  • Coursework — studio projects, design assignments, animation productions, interactive prototypes, and professional practice exercises across all three years.
  • Final Examination — written assessments evaluating theoretical understanding across relevant modules.
  • Final Year Project I & II — a substantial self-directed creative and technical project demonstrating professional-level capability.

Scholarships & Financing

UNIMY is committed to making a future-focused creative education accessible. A range of scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid options are available including merit-based scholarships, the DHM Bursary, PTPTN and other government loan schemes, and flexible instalment and payment plan options. Full details are available through the admissions team and UNIMY’s financial aid channels.

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