Overview

The curriculum of the Music programme from University of Malaya is designed to develop students' musical craft and creativity in performance and theoretical studies in related domains.

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)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

41

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IELTS

4

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Credits

127 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Music View 11 other Bachelors in Music in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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41

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4

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Other requirements

General requirements

Passed the STPM with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies; AND
Candidate must have 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 Certificate Minimum Grade 5;
Possess other related certificate(s) in Music; OR
Obtained at least Grade B for Music subject at SPM level; OR
Have working experience in Music field for at least three (3) years by submitting related evidence; AND
Obtained at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) AND
Passed audition and interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62500 MYR / year

≈ 62500 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 MYR / year

≈ 9000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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