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Taylor's Design School (TDS) has recently signed an integrated double degree programme agreement with the University of Newcastle (UoN) in Australia. While many Malaysian institutions offer 1+2 and 2+1 pathways, this course of study offers an integrated academic programme structureÌýrather than being a 'top-up'.ÌýStudents will study in both universities and countries as part of an integrated programme, and then receive two degrees. This international double degree programme involves a three-step structure over the threeÌýyears. InitiallyÌýstudents enrol in the BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design at Taylor’s University.ÌýAfter this, students will move to Australia in Year 2 and study at the University of Newcastle. Finally, theÌýstudents would then return to Kuala Lumpur in Year 3 and complete their final semester to fulfill theirÌýacademic requirements at Taylor’s University. Students will get two degrees – one from Taylor’s University and one from UoN.Ìý Ken Tan, the Assoc. Dean Int'l (ADI) for TDS, has pointed out that unlike the more familiar overseas study pathways "the student is required to return to Taylor’s University to finish study for the remaining subjects before passing and graduation". This will help with employment opportunities in Malaysia. As he also noted, another important feature of this agreement is the intent for it to beÌýreciprocal, and that "we are hoping to encourageÌýUoN students to come our way and spend time in Malaysia". The Australian Federal Government has been very keen to encourage Australian students to study overseas, and recently launched itsÌýÌýto support student mobility into Asia. For more information about TDS, please visit the official website.