Overview

This Drama programme from University of Malaya 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)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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.

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

60

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IELTS

5

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Credits

126 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Drama View 6 other Bachelors in Drama in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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60

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above or

A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.

Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62100 MYR / year

≈ 62100 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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