Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design)

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia•World Rank #1,568

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At Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus in Kuching, Malaysia, Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) is offered as a foundation in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is MYR 21,040 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Foundation
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: MYR 21,040 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet. — it helps other students.

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Course Highlights This course combines theory and practice for various problem-solving applications used in the creative media industry and provides you with the opportunity to work on industry-relevant projects Understand how to utilise the design process to harness your creative and problem-solving skills and be familiarised with a wide array of industry-relevant technical skills to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams Upon completion of this course, you will be provided with direct entry into Swinburne's degree courses in Sarawak or Australia Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026

About Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Type: University
Control: Private
Founded: 2000
World rank: #1,568
Programs: 110
Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) award?

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus awards a Foundation in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) cost?

Tuition is MYR 21,040 per total for local students.

Can Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus.

What language is Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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