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
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Creative Writing Theatre & Dance Management of Creative Industries View 3 other Bachelors in Management of Creative Industries in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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.
Tuition Fee
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International
3978 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11936 USD for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
648 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1945 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
- Local: RM 8,700
- International: RM 53,400
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
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
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Drama.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.