What Study Levels and Modes Does MMU Offer, Including ODL and Postgraduate Options?

MMU (Multimedia University) offers study levels from Foundation through to doctorate, with postgraduate programmes available by research, by coursework, and mixed mode. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is offered at degree and master's level. The right entry point depends on your current qualification and whether you can attend on campus.

Study Levels at MMU

MMU's programme structure runs across the following levels:

The university also lists a "Full List of Programmes Offered (MQA Certificates)" and a "Build Your Own Curriculum (BYOC)" option among its programme resources.

Postgraduate Study Modes

Postgraduate study at MMU is organised by mode rather than by a single route:

• By research — available for Master's and PhD.
• By coursework — available for Master's.
• Mixed mode — available for Master's and for the doctorate.

If your goal is a research career or academic post, the research or PhD route fits. If you want structured taught modules with a dissertation component, coursework or mixed mode is the more typical choice. The mixed-mode doctorate sits between the two.

Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

ODL appears as a distinct study option at MMU, not just a label on existing programmes. The site lists:

• Degree ODL
• Master ODL
• ODL as a faculty-level category alongside the on-campus faculties

ODL is the relevant route if you need to study without regularly attending campus. Because ODL is listed separately at degree and master's level, check the specific programme page for its availability and delivery details before applying.

Choosing Between Campuses and Faculties

Programmes are organised two ways: by faculty and by campus.

By campus:

• Cyberjaya — Foundation, Diploma and Degree in Business & Accounting, Creative Multimedia, Strategic Communication, Engineering, Information Technology & Computer Science, and Cinematic Arts; plus postgraduate programmes.
• Melaka — Foundation, Diploma and Degree in Business & Accounting, Engineering & Technology, Information Technology & Computer Science, and Law; plus postgraduate programmes.

By faculty: the faculties include Cinematic Arts (FCA), Law (FOL), Engineering & Technology (FET), Artificial Intelligence & Engineering (FAIE), Computing & Informatics (FCI), Information Science & Technology (FIST), Management (FOM), Creative Multimedia (FCM), Applied Communication (FAC), and Business (FOB), alongside ODL.

A practical way to narrow down: decide the level first, then the mode (on-campus or ODL), then the campus, and finally the faculty. For example, a law degree is only listed under Melaka, while cinematic arts is listed under Cyberjaya — so campus choice can follow directly from the field you want.

Next Steps

From the MMU site you can go to How to Apply, Intake Info, Fee Structure, Scholarship & Financial Aid, and Accommodation for the practical details of enrolment. International applicants have separate Visa Information and Country Representatives pages. Confirm the specific programme's level, mode, and campus on its own page before submitting an application, since availability varies by programme.