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 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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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

IELTS

5

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60

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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.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

62100 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62100 MYR per year during 36 months.
National

9000 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 MYR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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