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LIST OF

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Here, you will find what it takes to enrol at The One Academy. We have students ranging from high-school graduates to mature business owners and professionals. Whoever you are, there is an art and design course suited just for you!

Course Requirements

In collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

UK Degree in The One Academy

In collaboration with Universities of Hertfordshire (UH), United Kingdom (completed locally at The One Academy)

BA (HONS) Graphic Design

(3 Years + 3 Months Internship)

BA (HONS) Digital Media Design

(3 Years + 3 Months Internship)

BA (HONS) Interior Architecture and Design

(3 Years + 6 Months Internship)

Foundation from other institutes of higher learning in related field

(with minimum CGPA 2.0)

The One Academy Diploma in related field

or

Diploma from other institutes of higher learning in related field

(Advanced entry into Year 2 of Degree with minimum CGPA 2.0)

SPM/O-Level or Equivalent

BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
  • Pass SPM with minimum 5 cresits (5Cs) AND pass relevant Foundation Programme with minimum CGPA of 2.00 that is recognised by the Malaysian Government; or
  • Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C(GP 2.0) in any two subjects, or its equivalent; or
  • Pass UEC with minimum 5 credits (5Bs); or
  • Pass Diploma in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Goverment; AND
  • Pass Portfoilio Review or Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy for candidates without an Art subject
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
    • Pass STPM or equivalent, with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one (1) related Science subject and passed SPM or equivalent with at least a pass in English;
    • Pass A-Level with minimum Grade C in 2 subjects including Mathematics; or
    • Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects including Advanced Mathematics; or
    • Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 70 and Grade B in Mathematics; or
    • Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects including Mathematics; or
    • Pass Diploma in related field with minimum of CGPA 2.00; or
    • Pass Foundation / Matriculation Programme in related field with minimum of CGPA 2.00; or
    • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND
    • Pass Art subject at SPM level; or
    • Pass Portfolio Review or Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy for candidates without an Art subject
English Language Requirements by University of Hertfordshire
  • IELTS: Band 6.0
  • SPM (GCE O-Level English 1119): Grade C or higher
  • CEFR from B2 to C2 (effective SPM 2021 onwards)
  • GCSE/IGCSE English Language: Grade C or higher
  • MUET: Band 4

Entry Requirements for International Students

Indonesia

  • Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) 3 / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) / Ijazah Madrasah Aliyah (bagi lulusan mulai tahun 2015) dengan gred purata 66 - 100
  • Vietnam

  • Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma)
  • China

  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / Graduation Certificate from a Vocational / Technical Secondary School (Zhixiao / Zhigao) or a Skilled Worker School (Jixiao)
  • Maldives

  • UCLES / A-Level / Higher Secondary School Certificate HSC
  • South Korea

  • High School Diploma / High School Graduation Equivalency Examination
  • Note:
    **Students must satisfy the stipulated English Language requirement before pursuing the University of Hertfordshire Degree Programme at The One Academy.

    **Upon completion of the TOA Diploma Programme in the related field, students will be permitted advanced entry to Year 2 of the UK Degree Programme. Assessments in academic writing skills and additional semester may be required to satisfy pre-requisites for Degree Studies.

    How many Intakes are there?

    Intake for direct entry into Year 1 and Year 2 of the Bachelor Degree Programmes is open in April. Semester begins in May each year.

    Course Requirements

    UK Degree in The One Academy

    In collaboration with Universities of Hertfordshire (UH), United Kingdom

    (2 Years completed locally upon completion)

    Degree in Affiliated Universities

    United Kingdom, Australia & United States
    (1 - 2 Years)

    SPM/O-Level or Equivalent

    The One Academy’s Certificate Programme

    Certificate in Communication Design
    (1 Years 4 Months)

    The Certificate programme is specially designed to help students with a minimum of 1 credit in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Ordinary Level (O-Level) or other recognised equivalent qualification, to obtain the essential knowledge and skills to enrol in Year 1 of the Diploma programmes.

    Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design
    Diploma in Digital Animation
    Diploma in Visual Effects
    Diploma in Illustration
    Diploma in Fine Arts
    Diploma in Interior Design
    Diploma in Digital Media Design
    Diploma in Fashion Design & Pattern Making
    • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with minimum 3 credits (3Cs); or
    • Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum 3 credits (3Bs); or
    • Pass IGCSE/O-Level with minimum 3 credits (3Cs); or
    • Pass STPM with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject; or
    • Pass STAM with at least Grade maqbul in any subject; or
    • Pass The One Academy’s Certificate in Communication Design OR Certificate from other Institutions of Higher Learning in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
    • Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in related field; or
    • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND
    • Pass Portfolio Review or Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy for candidates who did not pass or take Art subject at SPM level or its equivalent

    English Language Requirements

    Candidates who do not have a Pass in English will be required to take the Intensive English Programme (IEP) at The One Academy.

    For International Students only:

    When you apply for a Visa Approval Letter, you must demonstrate that you have an acceptable level of English language proficiency. The English Language tests which are accepted for Student Pass Application are:

    • IELTS(Academic): minimum Band 4.5
    • TOEFL iBT: 33
    • CAE (Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency / Linguaskill Online): 147
    • ELS (CIEP Level): 106
    • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online): 43
    • MUET(Malaysian University English Test): Band 3

    Entry Requirements for International Students

    Indonesia

  • Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) 3 / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) / Ijazah Madrasah Aliyah (bagi lulusan mulai tahun 2015) dengan gred purata 55 - 65
  • Vietnam

  • Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma)
  • China

  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / Graduation Certificate from a Vocational / Technical Secondary School (Zhixiao / Zhigao) or a Skilled Worker School (Jixiao)
  • Maldives

  • UCLES O-Level / Secondary School Certificate SSC
  • South Korea

  • High School Diploma / High School Graduation Equivalency Examination
  • How many Intakes are there?

    Three (3) intakes: January , April and August
    for all Diploma Programmes except Diploma in Fashion Design & Pattern Making (March & September).

    Course Requirements

    The Foundation in Communication Design programme and Foundation in Interior Architecture Design programme is a prerequisite for our UK Degree programmes.

    Foundation in Communication Design

    • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with minimum 5 credits (5Cs) including English; or
    • Pass IGCSE/O-Level with minimum 5 credits (5Cs) including English; or
    • Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum 5 credits (5Bs) including English; or
    • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND
    • Pass Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy

    Foundation in Interior Architecture Design

    • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with minimum 5 credits (5Cs) including a Pass in English and Mathematics; or
    • Pass IGCSE/O-Level with minimum 5 credits (5Cs) including a pass in English and Mathematics; or
    • Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum 5 credits (5Bs) including a Pass in English and Mathematics; or
    • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND
    • Pass Art subject at SPM level; or
    • Pass Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy for candidates without an Art subject

    Entry Requirements for International Students

    Indonesia

  • Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) 3 / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) / Ijazah Madrasah Aliyah (bagi lulusan mulai tahun 2015) dengan gred purata 55 - 65
  • Vietnam

  • Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma)
  • China

  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / Graduation Certificate from a Vocational / Technical Secondary School (Zhixiao / Zhigao) or a Skilled Worker School (Jixiao)
  • Maldives

  • UCLES O-Level / Secondary School Certificate SSC
  • South Korea

  • High School Diploma / High School Graduation Equivalency Examination
  • How many Intakes are there?

    One (1) intake: May.

    Course Requirements

    Certificate in Communication Design

    • Pass SPM / O-Level with minimum one (1) credit in any subject; or
    • Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate Award; or
    • Pass UEC - SML and/or UEC Technical with minimum one (1) Grade B in any subject; or
    • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

    How many Intakes are there?

    Three (3) intakes: January , April and August
    for all Diploma Programmes except Diploma in Fashion Design & Pattern Making (March & September).

    Can I get Credit Transfer?

    If you have completed other courses or modules at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer. Credit transfer is given based on subject to subject mapping according to guidelines provided by MOHE / MQA.

    Credit transfer will be assessed by the Degree Programme Leader and in consultation with the Associate Dean of School in University of Hertfordshire. Please include full information of your prior studies, and attach relevant transcripts, portfolios and other evidence of your studies. Please contact the Student Registration Office (SRA) to discuss any aspect of the application process that you are unsure about and to arrange for a visit.

    Note (overall)
    **For non-Malaysian applicants, please refer to the The List of Entry Qualifications for International Student (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
    **Sejarah (History) is a compulsory subject to pass in SPM starting 2013.