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Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Honours) with a specialism in VR/AR

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
• Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements
  • Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
    • STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM.
    • A-Level: 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
    • UEC: 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including a Pass in Mathematics.
    • Matriculation/ Foundation: A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
  • Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
    • ICT Related Platforms: Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
• English Requirements
  • International Students: IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL IBT: 46, Pearson (PTE): 51, MUET: Band 4

Programme Outline

• What We Teach
  • In depth knowledge of multimedia concepts, principles, and technologies.
  • The knowledge and skills required to work in the multimedia industry as an author, animator, or modeller.
  • The specific skills required to create 3D models and animation, digital music, video, and similar creative assets.
• Degree Level 1
  • Common Modules
    • System Analysis & Design
    • Programming with Python
    • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
    • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
  • Specialised Modules
    • Introduction to VRAR and Metaverse
    • Web Design and Development
    • Audio Visual Technology
    • Introduction to Graphics & Basic 3D Applications
    • Digital Image Production
  • Elective Modules (Choose 2)
    • Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Diversity OR Digital Thinking and Innovation
    • Introduction to Object-oriented Programming OR Introduction to Visual Programming
• Degree Level 2
  • Common Modules
    • Programming for Data Analysis
    • Innovation Process
    • Research Methods for Computing and Technology
  • Specialised Modules
    • Multimedia Applications
    • Interactive Content Development
    • Basic 3D Computer Character Modelling
    • Digital Audio and Video
    • VRAR Design Principles
    • Advanced Virtual Reality Technology
    • Intellectual Property, Ethics & Legal Issues
    • Simulation, Visualisation and Virtual Reality
  • Elective Modules (Choose 1)
    • Web Applications
    • Human Computer Interaction
• Internship (16 Weeks)
  • Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
• Degree Level 3
  • Common Modules
    • Venture Building
    • Project Management
  • Specialised Modules
    • Stereoscopic Vision System
    • HCI and Usability
    • Advanced 3D Character Modelling and Animation
    • Multimedia Scripting
    • VRAR Design Project
    • User Experience
    • Investigations in Multimedia Technology
    • Multimedia Technology Project
  • Elective Modules (Choose 1)
    • Mobile and Web Multimedia
    • Multimedia Techniques For Animation, Games & Film Effects

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

Facilities

• Asia's 1st XR (Meta) Studio Infused with a Built-in Mixed and Extended Reality Infrastructure
• Volumetric Video Capture Station
• EDEX Station
• Mixed Reality Smart Glasses in the form of Microsoft HoloLens, Oculus Quest and HTC Vive

Career Path

• Visual Developer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• User Interface Developer (VR)
• VR Scenario Developer
• VR Video Engineer
• Multimedia Designer (Video Editing)
• Graphics and Multimedia Executive
• Interactive Developer/ Creative Multimedia Programmer
• Extended Reality(XR) Content Developer
• VR/AR Applications Engineer
• VR/AR Web Developer
• Unity Developers (VR/AR/MR)
• Meta Engineer
• Meta Consultant
• Meta Designer

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM32,900 (Year 1), RM34,000 (Year 2), RM35,300 (Year 3), RM102,200 (Total)
• International: RM33,600 (Year 1), RM34,800 (Year 2), RM36,200 (Year 3), RM104,600 (Total)
• MQA Cert: Programme code: (R2/0211/6/0044)(04/26)(MQA/FA0364)