PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
As a public British university with advanced teaching programmes and high quality teaching, DMU has gained:
> Rated Gold – the highest ranking for teaching quality in 2017
> Top 15 Universities in the UK towards the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (according to T.H.E Impact Rankings 2020).
>The University is ranked in the top 3% of global universities and top 1.5% of global universities for international impact in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017.
> Top 1 graduate employability according to Times Higher Education. The rate of students having jobs after graduation is 96.7%. There are many alumni at the school who are currently holding important positions in leading corporations and organizations in the world such as Warner Bros, Walt Disney, IBM, Adidas,…
WHY SHOULD YOU PURSUE THIS MAJOR?
Strengths of the programme compared to other programme
> The entire programme is taught in English;
> The academic staff are domestic and international experts with many years of experience in the industry;
> Study and research under the guidance of domestic and international experts;
> Dynamic, multi-national, multicultural learning environment;
> Diverse career options in multinational organizations domestically and internationally.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Professional human resource training program for domestic and international business. Graduates will be able to participate in activities in the field of Graphic Design such as:
> Advertising graphic design
> User interface (UI) design
> Games graphic design
> Product graphic design
> Book and cover graphic design
> Architectural project graphic design
> Multimedia communication graphic design
> …
- ADMISSION INFORMATION
- Target
Highschool graduates or equivalent.
Students transfer Credits from other Universities and Colleges.
- How to apply
2.1. Based on the 2024 National High School Graduation Exam results
> Threshold to ensure input quality: The school will announce when the 2024 National High School Graduation Exam scores are available (According to the schedule of the Ministry of Education and Training). Conditions for submitting applications for admission consideration: High school graduation or equivalent; Participation in the 2024 National High School Graduation Exam.
> Accepted majors: All undergraduate majors.
2.2. Based on high school transcript
2.2.1. Based on Academic Performance (Transcript) for 3 years of high school, excluding the Second Semester of Grade 12
> Average grade of all subjects throughout the academic year of Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and the First Semester of Grade 12 from 6.0 points or higher (rounded to one decimal place). The admission score must not be lower than the threshold for ensuring entrance qualifications set by the University.
> Accepted majors: All undergraduate majors.
2.2.2. Based on Academic Performance (Transcript) for 3 years of high school
> Average grade of every subject throughout the academic year of Grade 10, Grade 11, and the entire year of Grade 12 from 6.0 points or higher (rounded to one decimal place). The admission score must not be lower than the threshold for ensuring entrance qualifications set by the University.
> Accepted majors: All undergraduate majors.
2.3. Based on the 2024 Competency Assessment Exam of Hanoi National University and Ho Chi Minh City National University
> Candidates must take part in the Competency Assessment Exam conducted by Hanoi National University and Ho Chi Minh City National University in 2024 with the scores of 600 or above (on a scale of 1200) and 67 or above (on a scale of 150).
- Direct Admission into the Specialization
Candidates meet the requirements in section 4 and have one of the valid international English certificates (as of the date of application): IELTS 6.0 certificate or equivalent.
For candidates of the University Foundation programme: IELTS 5.0 certificate or equivalent.
- Admission Rounds
Main round: January 2024
Additionally, candidates who graduated from high school before 2023 can enroll at different times throughout 2024.
- PROGRAMME DURATION AND DEGREE
Students participating in the programme will study for 3 years (excluding the foundational year). Graduates will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in International Business by De Montfort University – United Kingdom.
- HOW TO APPLY
- Required documents
> Admission registration form;
> Copy of high school transcript;*
> Certificate of high school graduation in 2024.
> Copy of high school graduation diploma if graduated before the admission year;**
> Copy of high school graduation diploma from abroad or Certificate of completion of international high school programme;**
> Copy of vocational/college diploma;**
> Copy of National University Competency Assessment Exam results;*
> Copy of IELTS certificate with a score of 5.0 or higher or equivalent English certificate;
> Note:
> Students only submit ONE copy from * depending on the admission method and ONE copy from **.
> All copies must be notarized. Copies with foreign features must be translated and notarized.
- Tuition Fee
First foundational year: 95,000,000 VND.
From the second year onwards: 132,000,000 VND per year.
- Apply Now
> Room 1007 – Institute of Education and Global Engagement – DMU Programme
> 8 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
> Phone: 028 7309 1991 (internal number: 4792) – Hotline: 0888 275 276
> Email: demontfort@hoasen.edu.vn
> Website: www.demontfort@hoasen.edu.vn / www.hoasen.edu.vn/hsu-iie
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
> The programme provides an ideal learning environment for students to develop their creativity and apply specialized skills, tools, and learning methods to real-world tasks, mastering graphic design knowledge through analytical processes. The goal of the programme is to enhance students’ visual knowledge to achieve suitable, effective, and professional design outcomes. Theoretical and creative practical learning activities will be assessed and applied in projects to provide students with real-world experience for their future careers.
>The programme aims to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in current graphic design practices and encourages them to examine and evaluate historical and contemporary methods of visual communication. Throughout the programme, students will enhance their research skills to develop analytical and evaluative abilities, improve their ability to present reports, presentations, or projects effectively.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
DURATION:
The programme lasts for 3 years (excluding 1 foundational year), with 2 semesters each year. Instruction is conducted in English.
> The programme equips students with fundamental knowledge in visual communication, creative resolution, and graphic design processes. Particularly, it offers students the opportunity to work directly with experts in the graphic design field from the DMU Global programme.
> Students will develop their own design language.
> The curriculum meets the recruitment needs of businesses. Graduates of the programme are currently employed at major design companies worldwide, including Barclaycard, Google, Sony PlayStation, Penguin Books, Disney Studios, Burberry, and Warner Music.
> The programme is designed in accordance with DMU’s Education Strategy 2030, where the timetable is simplified, meaning students study one module at a time and have more time to engage in their learning, receive quicker feedback from instructors, and enjoy a balance between life and study.
EDUCATION PROGRAMME
| Year 0 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| IYZ | Graphic Design | Graphic Design | Graphic Design |
| Creative Portfolio | Exploration and Ideation for Graphic Design | Design Process for Graphic Design | Independent Practice 1 |
| Art Design & Study Skills | Applied Idea Development for Graphic Design | Advanced Design Process for Graphic Design | Independent Practice 2 |
| Academic and Study Skills | Visual Communication for Graphic Design | Communication Design for Graphic Design | Professional Practice 1 |
| English for Academic Purposes 1 | Creative Resolution for Graphic Design | Personal Practice for Graphic Design | Professional Practice 2 |
| English for Academic Purposes 2 |
