• The One Academy & the University of Hertfordshire
• A combination of the East and West Educational Excellence
• University of Hertfordshire
• A Model of 21st Century University
• The One Academy
• The Best of The Best Institution
• No Empty Promises Just World-class Results
• An Ideal Ground for Creative Innovation

Top-notch Tie-up
The One Academy – the University of Hertfordshire design degree programmes are the result of shared passion between two longstanding and very successful art and design institutions. This ideal educational partnership offers you an outstanding design education of professional standard and international recognition, which encompasses a highly distinctive business-facing syllabus that is relevant to today’s commercial needs, thus leading you to improved job opportunities.

The 21st century University of Hertfordshire has a strong reputation on international scale for its century-proven business-savviness and students-at-heart teaching philosophy. You will greatly benefit from its commitment to integrate work-related knowledge and skills within your academic studies so that you’re prepared to enter the competitive world of work.

When coupled with The One Academy, which has also built up a creditable reputation for nurturing graduates who made their mark on creative world’s map, will bring to not just a highly sought-after design qualification, but also you as the creative visionary of next generation.

On the whole, the partnership between UK’s distinguished University of Hertfordshire and Malaysia’s renowned The One Academy will surely benefit the young aspiring creative talents to gain higher and deeper educational experience in art & design, as well as getting an unparallel international perspective on design, media and communication.

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Judy Glasman

Head of School of Art and Design Faculty for the Creative and Cultural Industries
University of Hertfordshire

By bringing together experiences of two well-established art and design institutions, this partnership between the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and The One Academy of Communication Design, Malaysia, will certainly enhance the training and education available for young people at degree level. The University of Hertfordshire has a strong international reputation for good quality education, not only in art & design, but also in other fields of studies. We always put our students at the centre of everything we do. I am confident that with the combined experience and expertise of these two institutions, it will generate a better and deeper educational experience.

Veronica Ho

Founder, Joint Managing Director & Dean of Studies of The One Academy of Communication Design
• Winner of The Outstanding Woman Achiever Award
• Winner of Wanita MCA Chinese Women Entrepreneur Award

The TOA-UH Degree Programmes are supported by two established institutions of higher learning with excellent quality performance between the East and West education system. These programmes are enriched with cutting edge design innovation, on-the-job professional proficiency, core academic constituents and entrepreneurial dynamism. Strong cultural studies, trend and brand leadership is part of the training. Our forte is in delivering admirable results through consistent high standard of students portfolio and graduates achievement. This is the most ideal path for serious learners to experience a truly world class creative education in Asia.

Tatsun Hoi

Founder, Joint Managing Director & Principal of The One Academy of Communication Design
• Winner of The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award
• Winner of The Asia Young Chinese Entrepreneur Award

Making a fulfilling career today is only possible with the right educational foundation. The One Academy prides itself on its devotion to train and coach the young aspiring generation to achieve real-life success. With these UK design degree programmes with the world-renowned University of Hertfordshire, it further exemplifies our perpetual willpower to offer you quality education and industry-relevant training, so that you are ready to outclass in your future creative profession. I am confident these degree programmes will offer you nothing less than the ultimate design qualification sought by your future employer.

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Situated in the north of London, the University is one of the top ranked universities in the UK. It is world renowned for its strong business savviness, strong vision to establish itself as the employers' choice and its student - oriented teaching philosophies.

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VISION
With more than half a century of excellent teaching experience, the University of Hertfordshire aims to be recognised as a new model of a university by 2012 through its far-reaching engagement with business, community and international partners, and shaping the future success of its graduates operating in the global environment.

School of studies
Today, the University offers a diverse range of programmes across its 19 schools of study, including business, art & design, engineering, film, music, law and bio-sciences.

Regional office
In December 2006, the University established its regional office in KL to act as a focal education hub within Malaysia and the broader region, as well as to support its large Alumni Network.

Quality-assured & international standard education
The University of Hertfordshire was rated the Highest (Excellent) for its learning and teaching quality by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). At the same time, the University was also awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for outstanding achievement in international trade, recognising its strong links with educational establishments overseas and its success in recruiting international students.

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The forefront among UK varsities
As another testimony of its delivery of quality education, the University of Hertfordshire was ranked 11th over 78 universities in The Times Teaching Quality Assessment of English Universities 2005. External examiners from the University are appointed to visit The One Academy twice every year to review the students’ works, thus assuring you a quality tertiary education that meets the UK standards.

Vast industry link leads to business-facing curriculum
The University of Hertfordshire is the first university in UK to incorporate a business support organisation, Exemplas Ltd., to enhance its connectivity and engagement with SMEs across the county of Hertfordshire. Through close consultation with these partners from business and industry, both public and private, the University is able to embed key practical skills and work-related knowledge required by the employers into the course syllabus. Not only does this help you to keep abreast with the industry’s needs and equip yourself with a business-focused mindset, but also to establish yourself as the employers’ choice of graduates in the future.

Versatile online learning environment, StudyNet
The University is a leader amongst UK universities in the use of networked electronic systems to support learning and teaching. Students in Malaysia will be able to enjoy the same outstanding resource provided to students in UK to support their studies. The StudyNet gives you an alternative access to relevant subject information through a web-browser both on and off campus.

By navigating your individual webspace, you can access to your course descriptions, the University’s large collections of e-journals, e-books, lecture notes, past year examination papers, online discussions and other course materials.

All in all, these UK design degree programmes are developed with a strong commitment to lead you steer creative leadership roles on the international scene.

When these are taught at The One Academy, which has made a name for itself as the builder of distinctive graduates, will result in nothing less than groups of creative think-tanks that not only create quality work but are also experts at implementing creative ideas.

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In 1991, The One Academy Od Communication Design was established with the mission to elevate the region as the world's centre of creative reference.

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Educational recognition
In 2003, The One Academy was awarded with the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status, an acknowledgement for IT-related organisations for their compliancy and facilitation to Malaysia's k-economy.

It was also conferred the distinguished ‘Special Award’ by the Education Ministry in recognition of its strong track record in nurturing global high achievers. On top of that, in 2005, the Academy was recognised by the advertising industry as the “Best of the Best” institution of higher learning in Malaysia and Singapore.

Creative leadership
Today, we are one of Asia's most respected institutions of creative media and communication design. We nurture not only professionals but also respected figures of creative communication who outclass on the international level, from Malaysia to Europe and even America.

Strong industry link with corporate world
Ever since its founding days, The One Academy is always very much a part of the creative industry and has a longstanding working relationship with major industry players.

The more prominent ones include Disney/ Pixar’s film distributor Buena Vista Columbia TriStar, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies - Lucas Films and the Beijing Olympic Games.

Each year, Disney/Pixar invites The One Academy as its associate partner- the only educational institution involved- to promote its nationwide launch of the latest animated films, such as Ratatouille, Cars, Chicken Little, Chronicles of Narnia and The Incredibles.

It’s no wonder that with such strong industry links with creative corporations worldwide, The One Academy is constantly sought as an education partner by universities all over the world!

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Just world-class results teaching philosophy
What makes The One Academy different from other institutions is primarily its results-oriented focus. Here, students undergo heightened evolution in skills and creativity at every stage, everyday. With many before-and-after transformation stories, you can be sure that talent is created, not born. Many graduates are quickly snapped up by multinationals in every part of the world upon their graduation, thus proving The One Academy as the cradle of creative giants worldwide.

Learn from the master
When you have the right education, you’ll also need the right educator. That’s because the one who has the knowledge, conquers all – especially when we’re in the information age. But it’s not just the knowledge that makes our educators stand out. It’s also the industry-standard awards that are under their belts that make them the artistic giants they are. There’s no better way to start your journey to become an industry professional other than being trained by one!

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City is the classroom
Situated in one of the most dynamic locations in Malaysia- Bandar Sunway, the township is indeed a goldmine of infrastructure that’s conducive for creativity. With renowned highlights such as the fun-filled Sunway Lagoon Water Park, comfortable 5-star Sunway Resort Hotel and Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre in the area, this ‘City is A Classroom’ environment is indeed an ideal ground for nurturing creative talents.

This setting allows students to take advantage of real life branding, promotion and marketing exercises so they become not just artist, but also visionaries who apply creativity into art and business. This location also offers the escape and relaxation for their minds to brainstorm and experiment with what works and what doesn’t – so that they become street-smart designers.

Industry-focused know-how
When the business-savvy education from the University of Hertfordshire is coupled with the industry practicality and the state-of-the-art facilities from The One Academy, it leaves no room for compromise but the highest quality in art & design education.

Our industry standard software and advanced creative laboratories further echo our focus on result. With the comprehensive resources ranging from multimedia and fine art lab to well-stocked modern library, you can master the way to create your own cutting-edge interactive new media.

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