BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN WITH HONOURS

1.1 Overview

The Department of Industrial Design has offered the Bachelor of Industrial Design with Honours programme, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM, since July 2002. The programme takes 4 years (8 semesters) or 120 credit hours to graduate. It is offered as a full-time programme.

This programme aligns with the vision of UPM and the Malaysian Ministry of Education, which aims to offer courses that meet the needs of the industry and produce graduates who are competitive in the current job market. It focuses on a highly user-centred approach to designing and creating aesthetic and technically viable products. The programme’s structure combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills appropriate to contemporary design practice and industry needs. We aim to develop students with confidence in professional design practice, creativity, and innovative capabilities to prepare them for a successful career.

 
1.2 Programme Recognition

This program is listed in the Malaysian Qualification Register (MQR) of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

 
1.3 Career Prospects

Graduates work as designers for products and manufacturing companies; in the consultancy, furniture design, CAD/CAM, education, cultural and services sectors, and for research institutions. Cross-disciplinary designers work in emerging fields of design practice; others start and run their design or product-producing businesses.

 
1.4 Programme Educational Objectives

To produce designers who

• engage in the practice of industrial design and related creative fields.
• engage in the pursuit of lifelong knowledge and multidisciplinary learning suitable for industrial and academic careers.
• hold positions at the management level for increased leadership in the field of design and the chosen field.

 
1.5 Special Programme Admission Requirements

Besides meeting the University General Admission Requirements, candidates must meet the following Special Programme Admission Requirements:

STPM Candidates

Obtained at least Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at STPM level in one (1) subject not including General Studies subject; AND

No visual impairment/colour blindness; AND

Obtained at least Band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 3 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who took Visual Arts subject at the STPM level.

Matriculation / Foundation Candidates

Obtained at least Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at Matriculation / Foundation level in one (1) subject; AND

No visual impairment / colour blindness; AND

Obtained at least Band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 3 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who passed Pendidikan Seni Visual or Reka Cipta at the SPM level.

Diploma/ Equivalent Candidates

Have a Diploma in Industrial Design or other related fields from University, Polytechnic or public institution recognised by the UPM Senate; OR

Have one (1) Diploma from any of the following institutions approved by the UPM Senate:

Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM), recognised as equivalent by the Malaysian Government;

• Diploma in Product Design, Diploma in Graphic Design Technology and Diploma in Interior Design from Lim Kok Wing University;
• Diploma in Product Design from Linton University College, Negeri Sembilan;
• Diploma in Interior Design and Diploma in Graphic Design from SEGI University.

OR

Have at least five (5) years of working experience in the field of Industrial Design; AND

No visual impairment / colour blindness; AND

Obtained at least Band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 3 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who passed Pendidikan Seni Visual or Reka Cipta at the SPM level.

1.6 Study Scheme

Total Credits to Graduate: 120 credit hours
Study Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)

 Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

Year 2, Semester 1

 Year 2, Semester 2

 Year 3, Semester 1

Year 3, Semester 2

Year 3, Semester 3

Year 4, Semester 1

Year 4, Semester 2

 
1.7 Fee Structure

Average cost per student per year: RM 25,207
Annual tuition fees: Approx. RM 4,400
Government subsidy to student per year: Approx. RM 20,700 

 
1.8 Contact Us

Dr. Mohd Faiz Yahaya
Head of Department
Department of Industrial Design
Faculty of Design and Architecture
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: +603-9769 4077
Email: mfaizy@upm.edu.my

 
Dr. Siti Mastura Md Ishak
BRP Programme Coordinator
Tel: +603-9769 8033
Email: ct_mastura@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 21/04/2025 [hasmahmi]