BA (Hons) in Visual Effects

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Mar, Jul, Sep, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM102,200

Course Highlights

  • Dual-award degree – one from De Montfort University (UK) and one from APU
  • Top-notch facilities including a dedicated VFX Studio
  • Exposure to the industry through collaboration with industrial partners, frequent industry visits, career exposure activities and guidance on building a personal portfolio
  • Ranked top 2% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Course Structure

Core Modules 

  • Cinema Film Analysis
  • Illustration for Concept Art
  • 3D Pipeline
  • Creative Project
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Advance 3D Pipeline
  • Digital Compositing
  • Digital Illustration
  • Motion Graphics

Core Modules 

  • Character Creation
  • Animation Techniques for Games
  • Advanced Digital Compositing
  • Digital Film Production
  • Set Design
  • Effects and Simulation

Elective Modules 

  • CGI Production
  • Digital Sculpting
  • Visual Culture
  • Production Planning and Management

Internship (16 Weeks)

Core Modules

  • Team VFX Project: Proposal
  • Team VFX Project: Production
  • VFX Project: Proposal
  • VFX Project: Production
  • Research Project Report
  • Venture Building
  • Exhibition Design
  • Intellectual Property Basics

Elective Modules

  • Sound Design
  • Virtual Production

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (International Students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Workplace Professional Skills
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Co-Curriculum

Note:

  • (*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)

Entry Requirements

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree:

  • STPM: A Pass with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects
  • A Level: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) 
  • UEC: 5 Grade Bs
  • Foundation/Matriculation: A Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

Note: Pass an Interview OR submission of Design Portfolio as required.

Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:

  • Diploma and equivalent:
    • A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
    • A pass in DKM / DLKM / DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to HEP Senate/ Academic Board’s approval.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM102,200

Other miscellaneous fees

RM1,300

Discounts & scholarships

-RM800

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Total payable amount

RM102,700

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Up to RM15,330

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