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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application. |
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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application; |
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
Obtained at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application; |
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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application; |
(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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.
However, applicants who do not possess a MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
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(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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application; |
(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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application; |
(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 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application; |
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.
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Last Update: 10/03/2025