This programme aims to produce graduates who are proficient and skilled in the professional practice and academic study of dance. Students study western and non-western, dance techniques, choreography, dance notation and dance education with particular emphasis on Malaysian dance, thus offering a well-rounded multi-cultural and cross cultural dance education at the tertiary level. Dance faculty members include pioneers and experts in the field of ethnochoreology, modern and traditional choreography and dance education.
• Choreographer
• Journalist
• Cultural Officer
• Educationist
• Producer
• Arts Manager
• Lecturer
• Dancer
• Networking
• KakiSeni
• RimbunDahan
• MyDance
• Dance Researcher
• Director Dance Critic
• Asia Dance Channel
• Cultural Ambassador
• Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia)
• National Department for Arts and Culture (Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara)
• Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor)
• Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah Sarawak Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya Sarawak)
• Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF)
• Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)
• Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
• Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
• Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center (NusPARC)
• World Dance Alliance – Asia Pacific International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)
Students must complete a total of 127 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Dance. The programme is to be completed in three (3) academic years, including 6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester.
The course structure for the programme are as follows:
| Course Component | Credits |
| University Course | 24 |
| Faculty Core Course | 7 |
| Programme Core Course | 63 |
| Faculty Elective Course | 6 |
| Programme Elective Course | 27 |
| Total Credits for Graduation | 127 |
QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENTS |
STPM (Current Year) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM level;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the STPM level;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
Matriculation / Foundation | Obtain at least CGPA of 3.00 at the Foundation/Matriculation level;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Foundation/Matriculation level;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
Diploma / Equivalent | Possess a Diploma from a Public University/IPTA/ILKA/Polytechnic/IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with at least CGPA of 3.00;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Diploma level;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION | |
(1) UM Foundation (SATU) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the UM Foundation (SATU) level;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the UM Foundation (SATU) level;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
(2) GCE A-Level | Possess a recognised GCE A-Level qualification;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B in any two (2) subjects at the GCE A-Level qualification;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance.
AND Pass audition and interview. |
(3) STPM (Not the Current Year) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM level not the current year;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the STPM level not the current year;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
(4) Matriculation / | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Matriculation / Foundation level not the current year;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Matriculation / Foundation level not the current year;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
(5) Foundation IPTS / Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) / Foundation IPTS;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) / Foundation IPTS;
AND
Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations taken from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with the result valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. AND Pass audition and interview. |
Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.
Deadline for Malaysian Applicants : April for Semester I Intake.
Deadline for International Applicants : May for Semester I Intake.
For more information, please refer : https://study.um.edu.my/bachelor-of-dance
Last Update: 20/08/2026