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The Bachelor of Drama programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the theories, technique, aesthetics, management, and technologies of drama and theatre. This programme offers the flexibility for students to choose an area of specialisation either as professionals or academics as their careers.

Career 

• Actor
• Lecturer
• Directors
• Cultural Officer
• School Teacher
• Networking
• Stage Manager
• Dramaturges
• Script writer
• Cinematographers
• Acting coaches
• Production designers
• Stage and TV producer
• Production Manager
• ASTRO Media Prima
• Filem Negara Malaysia (FNM)
• Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
• Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah
• Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
• Scenographers (set, light, sound and costume)
• Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
• Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor)
• Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center (NusPARC)
• Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)
• National Department for Arts and Culture (Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara)
• Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia)

Course Structure

Students must complete a total of 126 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Drama. The programme is to be completed in three (3) academic years which consists of 6 Normal Semesters and including 1 Special Semester. Students must take and pass all courses / subjects prescribed as:

Course Component Credits
University Course 24
Faculty Core Course 7
Programme Core Course 58
Faculty Elective Course 6
Programme Elective Course 31
Total Credits for Graduation 126

Entry Requirements

QUALIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS
STPM
(Current Year)

Passed the STPM with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION

Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least CGPA of 2.00;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a Diploma or any other qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and the University Senate with at least CGPA of 2.00;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Have working experience in the related field for three (3) years;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Passed the STPM not the current year with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
OR

REQUIREMENT 4

Passed the Matriculation/Foundation not the current year with at least CGPA of 2.00;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
OTHER QUALIFICATION

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a GCE A-Level qualification with at least Grade B in any two (2) subjects;
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;

Nevertheless, candidate with no MUET result but having the following may be considered for admission subject to completion of MUET requirement within one (1) academic session:
• Obtained at least Band 4 in IELTS; or
• Obtained at least 437 (PBT), 123 (CBT), and 41 (IBT) scores in TOEFL;
AND
Passed audition and interview.
OR
 

REQUIREMENT 2

Passed the Foundation Studies in Creative Arts (ASWARA)/ Private Foundation of the Institute of Higher Learning with at least CGPA of 2.00;
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;
AND
Passed audition and interview.

Duration of Study

6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester

Last Update: 23/03/2022