Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design
About This Programme
A cross-college degree combining design, media and technology to produce interactive and multimedia content, delivered jointly with the Colleges of Communication and Media Sciences and Technological Innovation.
Course Highlights
- Studio degree with NASAD substantial equivalency
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Delivered in English over 9 semesters at Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Courses run in 16-week terms, generally Sunday to Thursday starting at 8:00am.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 120. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 77-79.
- FYE110 Reasoning with Data
- FYE150 Fundamentals of Innovation and
- FYE120 Islamic Culture
- FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills
- FYE125 discussion of the arts and the relationship to be bbbo
- FYE126 Contemporary Emirati Studies
- FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications
- ART220 Introduction to Art History
- ART201 Principles of Design
- ART251 Basic Design
- CIT210 Essentials of IT and Infrastructure
- COM210 Introduction to Media Storytelling
- AGD351 Graphic Design 1
- COM212 Digital Storytelling
- AAD376 Animation 1
- ARM240 Media Storytelling in Arabic 1
- COM240 Media Law and Ethics
- AAD375 Fundamentals of Digital 3D
- IMT345 Multimedia Systems
- MPS380 Web Production
- IMT375 Human Computer Interaction
- AAH322 History of Islamic Art and Architecture
- MPS321 Video Production
- IMT376 Game Design, Prototyping and Programming
- ISC383 Introduction to Social Media
- ARM340 Media Storytelling in Arabic II
- SWE371 Mobile Computing
- AAD377 Animation II
- NET255 Networks and Telecommunications
- MPS382 Multimedia Production
- CIT490 Internship
- ART490 Internship
- ADR321 Material Culture of the United Arab
- AAH325 History of Design
- AAH420 Communities, Curatorial Practices
- AAH422 Contemporary Art Theory
- AAH430 Curatorial Practices
- AVA310 Drawing
- AVA345 Digital Video
- AID477 Advanced Modeling, Lighting and
- AGD314 Illustration and Visual Narrative
- AAH427 History of Animation
- ISC357 Creative Advertising
- MPS220 Visual Storytelling
- MPS481 Zajel Student Media Production
- IMT340 Computer Graphics
- ART121 Fundamentals of Art & Design
- FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition
- FYE145 Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers
- FYE146 Arabic Concepts for Non-Native Speakers
- FYE155 Digital Humanities
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals admitted under the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five years. Accepted secondary qualifications and minimums: A-Levels 2 subjects at grade C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies), IB Diploma 24 points, IB Certificate 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree at grade 5 or higher, BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 Merits. UAE Ministry of Education and American curricula have no minimum overall average, but subject requirements apply.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in design studios, media, advertising, animation and the creative industries, or in freelance practice.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Substantial equivalency granted by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Art & Design
Campus
Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 75,000/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.