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MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS (DRAMA)

This programme offered with 42 credits and the duration of the course is three (3) semesters minimum and eight (8) semesters maximum. Candidates will able to organise an effective research works in drama & theatre, have some view and opinions on modern and contemporary Malaysian Drama. Candidates will also organise a production in one of the theatre discipline such as producer, production manager, artistic director, director, scenographer, stage manager, technical director, artist, researcher or educationist.

Course Structure

COMPONENT

TYPE

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

TOTAL

Coursework
(Part I)

Core Courses

ROB7001

Research Methodology In Drama And Theatre

3

9

ROB7003

Ethics And Philosophy In Drama

3

ROB7004

Theatre Criticism

3

Elective
Courses
(Choose 1)

ROB7005

Issues On Eastern Drama

3

3

ROB7006

Studies On Modern Drama

3

ROB7007

Studies On Drama Education

3

ROB7008

Traditional Theatre

3

ROB7009

Studies On Arts Management

3

Research
(Part II)

Dissertation

ROB7002

Dissertation

30

30

TOTAL CREDITS

42

Note :

  • The list of courses offered each semester is subject to the availability of staff.
  • Candidates are required to pass at least ‘B’ for each Core Courses.
  • Candidates are required to complete the coursework component (Part I) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 prior to registering for the research component (Part II).
  • Candidates are required to determine their research area and select a supervisor prior to embarking on the dissertation. The nomination of supervisor(s) shall be done by filling in the appropriate form at the Postgraduate Office.

A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in the related field*

* Note:

  • Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.

  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

English Language Requirement

International applicant must possess at least:

  • A band 5.5 for IELTS (Academic); or

  • A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total, or a score of 80 for internet-based total for TOEFL.

Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.

Application Deadline: May for Semester I intake and October for Semester II intake.

For more information, please refer : https://study.um.edu.my/download-brochures

Last Update: 19/10/2022