Overview

As a Contemporary Music (Hons) student at UCSI University, you will develop the aesthetic vision and the analytical bent to navigate the ever-evolving professional music environment. You will interact with faculty who are leading performers, composers, arrangers and producers in the music industry. And when the time comes to make your mark, you won’t just adapt to change– you’ll drive it.

Career Opportunities

Performing:

Recording sessionist, lounge musician.

Teaching:

Private, music institutions / centres.

Composing / arranging:

Publishing, production, recording, advertising.

Music Technology:

Production, recording, broadcasting.

Music Business:

Management, marketing, administration, retailing and sales.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory
Aural Skills
Music Research Methodology
Rock Music History
Music and Popular Culture
Music Technology
Music Marketing
Electronic Music Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

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

STPM - At least 2 principal passes with minimum CGPA of 2.0

A Level - minimum 2 D’sUEC - At least B grade in 5 subjects

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester)

Duration: 15 minutes
Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
3 contemporary pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)
The performance must demonstrate ability to improvise in the given style

Aural Diagnostic Test

Sight singing; repeating a rhythmic phrase from memory; singing in intervals, scale & trials.

Theory Diagnostic Test

Topics include intervals; scales and key signatures; triads & 7th chords and its inversions; roman numeral or lead sheet symbols analysis; time signatures, grouping of notes & rests and cadences.

For international candidates: Candidate is given the provision to do a live audition for admissions.

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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

51772 MYR / year

≈ 51772 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39880 MYR / year

≈ 39880 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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