Bachelor of Multimedia (Interactive Media) with Honours
Smart Immersion. Limitless Interaction.
The best digital experiences are not just functional — they are felt. As the digital economy shifts toward spatial computing, the demand for technologists who can seamlessly bridge intelligent systems and immersive design is at an all-time high. This degree equips you with the complete toolkit to build dynamic, interactive environments — from UX and mixed reality to virtual production and physical computing — all powered by an adaptive, AI-native learning ecosystem.
Programme Key Facts
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3-6 Years
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UNIMY
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Intakes
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Assessment
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Accreditation
Future Careers
Creative intelligence. In-demand skills. Limitless possibilities.
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Spatial UX/UI Designer
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Mixed Reality (XR) Experience Designer
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Virtual Production Specialist
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Immersive Environment Artist
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Creative Technologist
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Interactive Media Director
Why This Programme Matters
- Global XR Market Expansion: The Extended Reality (XR) market is projected to surpass USD 1 Trillion by 2030, driven by the rapid adoption of spatial computing.
- Emerging Professions: Mixed reality, virtual production, and spatial design are actively creating entirely new, high-yield career paths across enterprise and creative sectors.
- National Strategic Priority: Malaysia’s Creative Economy Master Plan explicitly identifies interactive and immersive media as a core driver for future economic growth.
- High-Tech Demand: Every major technology company from Apple to Meta is aggressively hiring technologists who can bridge creative design with complex computational logic.
This degree is engineered at the exact intersection of creative vision and computational power. Students do not just learn to design interfaces; they learn to build persistent, interactive 3D architectures and AI-driven environments. They graduate as complete creative technologists, able to move fluidly between disciplines, integrate complex systems, and lead immersive projects from concept to completion.
You Will Learn
- Creative Coding and Programming
- Digital Typography
- Contemporary History of Graphic Design
- Digital Illustration
- Academic Writing
- Digital Graphic Design
- Database
- Audio Production
- Digital Video Production
- 2D Animation
- Experimental Media & Interface
- Physical Computing
- User Experience and Interface UX/UI
- Real-time Media
- Visual Language and Spatial Practices
- 3D Character Modelling
- Digital Visual Effect
- Design Thinking
- Interactive Content Development
- Mixed Reality
- Responsive Environment Design
- Virtual Reality
- Professional Communication
- Fundamentals of Creative Professionals
- Third Language
- Final Year Multimedia Project I
- Digital Fabrication & Prototyping
- Interactive Media Project Management
- Final Year Multimedia Project II
- Industrial Training
AI-Native Learning Experience
Accelerated by Intelligence. Grounded in Spatial Reality.
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AI-Powered Creative Tools
Integrate generative AI workflows into design, animation, and UX testing from day one. Graduate fluent in the intelligent toolsets that global creative studios now demand as standard practice.
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Mixed Reality & VR Modules
Go beyond the screen with dedicated modules in XR, Virtual Reality, and Responsive Environments. Gain the high-fidelity, hands-on experience required to shape the future of spatial computing.
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Physical Computing
A Year 1 core module that bridges digital and physical worlds — giving graduates the rare ability to design interactive experiences that extend beyond screens.
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Portfolio-Led Assessment
A continuous, project-based curriculum. From year one, you will develop a high-level body of work—including professional-grade prototypes—culminating in a Final Year Project that proves your creative and technical mastery.
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Coursera for Campus
Earn global microcredentials from the world's best universities and global tech giants (Google, Google, Meta, Adobe) alongside your degree.
Industry Projects & Certifications
Real creative work. Recognised credentials. Career advantage.
Industry Partners
Tech Talk sessions featuring Todak Studios — one of Malaysia's most recognised creative and e-Sports brands — and Forest Interactive, a global mobile entertainment company, give students direct insight into how creative content is produced and distributed at scale.
Industry Partners
- Todak Studios
- Forest Interactive
- Dell Technologies
- MIMOS
- Cyberview
- Censof
- Favoriot
- CyberSecurity Malaysia
- TalentCorp
- Ministry of Human Resources
Earn Microcredentials from the World's Best Universities & Global Tech Giants
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate
- Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
- Adobe Creative Cloud Certifications
- Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate
Career Outcomes
Progression Pathways
Our graduates are creative, technically fluent, and ready for the digital economy from the moment they complete this programme.
The combination of UX, animation, mixed reality, physical computing and AI-native creative tools makes UNIMY interactive media graduates highly versatile across agencies, creative studios, technology companies, gaming firms, virtual production houses, e-commerce platforms and brand consultancies.
Student Experience
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Creative & Digital Media Studios
Drawing tablets, 3D design software, audio production suites, video editing workstations, VR/AR platforms & physical computing tools — all accessible throughout the programme.
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Creative Showcases & Competitions
Regular exhibitions, competitions & showcases that build portfolios and put student work in front of real industry professionals.
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Student Clubs
Creative communities across digital design, animation, gaming, UX, content creation & immersive media.
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Global Exposure
International competitions, student exchanges & collaborations with studios and creative technology partners worldwide.
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Industry Mentorship
Direct connections with working designers, animators, creative directors & media professionals through UNIMY's industry partner network.
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Campus Life
e-Sports, wellness facilities, regular events & a campus culture built around creativity, curiosity & making things that matter.
Entry Requirements
- STPM — Minimum CGPA 2.00 in at least 2 subjects
- A-Level — Minimum Grade D in any 2 subjects
- Foundation — Minimum CGPA 2.00
- Related Diploma — Minimum CGPA 2.00
- Any equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of Malaysia
- All applicants must pass an interview or submit a portfolio demonstrating creative aptitude
Scholarships & Financing
- BAC Education Fund Scholarships
- BAC Sports Fund
- EZ Payment Plans
- EPF Withdrawals
- PTPTN Loans
- Bank Loans
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