Overview

A key strength of this programme is its interdisciplinary and flexible approach, enabling students to customize their studies according to their passions and professional goals.

Furthermore, the Performing Arts program at at Universiti Malaya culminates in a final year project where students can choose to showcase their talents as performers in Dance, Drama, or Music, take on roles as choreographers, directors, music instructors, or composers, focus on production management, or pursue academic research.

This unique structure equips graduates with the creativity, technical skills, and industry readiness necessary to thrive in various performing arts fields.

Career Prospects

Actor

Dancer

Musician

Choreographer

Director

Stage Manager

Theatre Producer

Performing Arts Educator

Arts Administrator

Dramaturg

Performance Designer

Sound Designer

Lighting Designer

Set Designer

Stage Technician

Performance Coach

Casting Director

Theatre Critic

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Acting

Arts Management

Set and Prop Design

Production Management and Stage Management

Dance Education

Music Appreciation

Songwriting

Lighting Design and Technology

Children’s Theatre Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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

Liberal Arts Music Performance View 5 other Bachelors in Music Performance 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

Senior High School Certificate

Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

Matriculation/Foundation

Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

Diploma

Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

GCE A-Level

Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

62500 MYR / year

≈ 62500 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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Overview

Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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