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.
• Composer
• Orchestra
• Conductor
• Music Writer
• Music Performer
• Music Lecturer
• Choir Conductor
• Music Director
• Recording Artist
• Music Producer
• Music Arranger
• Instrument Instructor
• Session Player (Sessionist)
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 Component | Credits |
University Course | 24 |
Faculty Core Course | 7 |
Programme Core Course | 69 |
Faculty Elective Course | 6 |
Programme Elective Course | 21 |
Total Credits for Graduation | 127 |
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STPM | Passed the STPM with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies; | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION | Passed the STPM with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies; | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT | REQUIREMENT 1 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 CGPA of 2.00; OR 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 Candidate must have at least one (1) of the following qualification: • Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7; • The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; • Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; •London College of Music (LCM)Certificate MinimumGrade 5; •Australian GUILDMusic&SpeechExam BoardMinimumGrade 5; •Possess otherrelated certificate(s) inMusic; OR Obtained at least Grade B for Music subject at SPM level; OR Have working experience in Music field for atleast three (3) years by submitting related evidence; 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 Passed the Matriculation / Foundation not the current year with at least CGPA of 2.00; AND Candidate must have at least one (1) of the following qualification: •Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7; •The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; •Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; •London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; •Australian GUILD Music&Speech Exam Board Minimum Grade 5; •Possess otherrelated certificate(s) inMusic; OR Obtained at least Grade B for Music subjectat SPM level; OR Have working experience in Music field for atleast three (3) years by submitting related evidence; 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 Candidate must have at least one (1) of the following qualification: • Yamaha Certificate Minimum Grade 7; • The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; • Trinity College London (TCL) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; • London College of Music (LCM) Certificate Minimum Grade 5; • Australian GUILD Music & Speech Exam Board Minimum Grade 5; • Possess other related certificate(s) in Music; OR Obtained at least Grade B for Music subject at SPM 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; 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 Passed the Foundation Studies in Creative Arts (ASWARA) 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.
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Bachelor of Music
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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:
| 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:
| 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:
| 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:
| 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 Candidate must have one (1) of the following qualification:
| 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 | 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:
| 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:
| 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