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The Bachelor of Music is one of the core programmes started in 1997. After decades of educating and producing quality graduates in music, our programme has been striving to improve teaching and learning on par with leading universities worldwide. The curriculum is designed to develop students' musical craft and creativity in performance and theoretical studies in related domains. The Bachelor of Music focuses on four areas of study - Performance, Composition, Ethnomusicology and Education and students can expect to be taught by leading ethnomusicologists, musicologists, music composers, music educators, and professional performers of various backgrounds.

Career Opportunity

• Composer
 • Orchestra
 • Conductor
• Music Writer
• Music Performer
 • Music Lecturer

 • Choir Conductor
 • Music Director
 • Recording Artist
 • Music Producer
• Music Arranger
• Instrument Instructor
• Session Player (Sessionist)

Course Structure

Students must complete a total of 127 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Music. The programme is to be completed in three (3) academic years which consists of 6 Normal Semesters. Students must take and pass all courses / subjects prescribed as:

Course ComponentCredits
University Course24
Faculty Core Course7
Programme Core Course69
Faculty Elective Course6
Programme Elective Course21
Total Credits for Graduation127

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Music

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


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;



OR


Have working experience in Music field for at least three (3) years by submitting related evidence;


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 
(Current Year)

Obtain at least a 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


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;


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 in Music from Malaysia Public University or other institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia and the University Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.00;


AND


Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Diploma 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;


EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION
(1)    UM Foundation (SATU)

Obtain a 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


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;


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) at the GCE A-Level;


AND


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;


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: 


  1. Obtained of at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
  2. Obtained of at least 33 points in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)


(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


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;


OR


Have working experience in Music field for at least three (3) years by submitting related evidence;


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/Foundation 
(Not the Current Year)


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;


AND


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;


OR


Have working experience in Music field for at least three (3) years by submitting related evidence;


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


Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:

  1. Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7;
  2. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  3. Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  4. London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  5. Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
  6. Possess other related certificate(s) in Music;


OR


Have working experience in Music field for at least three (3) years by submitting related evidence;


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;



6 Normal Semesters 

Last Update: 10/03/2025