Overview

The Acting and Directing (Honours) programme at University Sains Malaysia is a combination of theory and practice focusing in history of theatre, Asian Theatre, western theatre, modern and traditional theatre. Apart from these, students are also taught Art Therapy and community theatre as mediums for community engagement. The aim of this programme is to produce thinking and critical actors, directors and art scholars through performances, research, dialogues, art forums and creative arts industry and community engagement.

Job Opportunities

Theatre and Film/TV Director, Producer, Professional Actor, Academician, Stage Manager, Events Manager, Broadcaster, Cultural Officer, Production and Company Management, Publicity and Marketing, Literary and Artistic Management, TV Research, Theatre Outreach Work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Directing

Production Management

Acting

Directing

Malaysian Modern Theatre Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Drama View 6 other Bachelors in Drama in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum entry requirements to all programmes are Malaysian Higher School Certificate of Education and Malaysian Certificate of Education with a credit pass in Bahasa Malaysia. Applicants with previous professional / industrial experience may be accepted in lieu of some, or all, of the formal academic requirements.
As for the international students, academic qualifications which are considered to be equivalent will be placed into consideration. Applicants will be advised on the matter.
STPM with PNGK 2.00, MUET-band 2, interview & audition, art & design portfolio (to be reviewed during interview), matriculation with PNGK 2.00 (for applicants from matriculation programme only), diplomas with PNGK 2.00 that are recognized by the university senate (for applicants from diploma programme only) AND pass the USM interview.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3124 USD / year

≈ 3124 USD / year

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

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Overview

Job Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

George Town

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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