| Approval Code | R2/212/6/0019; 03/2024 |
| Accreditation Code | A 9725 |
| Classification | BMus (Hons) |
| Subject Area | Classical |
| Course Mode | Full Time |
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Course Location | Kuala Lumpur |
| Intakes | January, May and September |
The Bachelor of Music (Hons.) programme is intended for those who wish to pursue classical music studies to an advanced level and has the advantage of a very broad based curriculum without compromising the possibility of increasing the specialisation in one or more areas. Performance and performance-related studies are especially prominent but other areas such as history, analysis and stylistic composition are also included.
This blend of practical work and academic enquiry will produce graduates equipped with a raft of skills and knowledge that will be of value to many employers and enable them to pursue careers not only as performers and teachers, but also as administrators and managers within the wider music industry and beyond.
Assessments
Vary from course to course including:
- Written exams.
- Practical performance.
- Recital / master class attendance.
- Project-based coursework.
Candidates may be admitted into the music degree programs by one of these 2 paths:
A. Complete and pass all courses with a minimum of Grade C in the Foundation in Music program at UCSI University,
OR
B. Meet BOTH academic and music requirements below:
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
MUSIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
| Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester) |
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| Aural Diagnostic Test |
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| Theory Diagnostic Test |
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For international candidates: Candidate is given the provision to do a live audition for admissions. For more information, please check with your course counsellor/agent.
English Competency
- A score of 500 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 5.0 in International Language Testing System (IELTS) or MUET Band 3 or its equivalent
- Candidates from countries that use English as first language are given exemption from requirement (1); or
- Candidates who uses their academic requirement from institutions that uses English as the language of instruction are exempted from requirement (1)
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
'A' Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'
| Performing | Soloist, accompanist, orchestral / chamber musician. |
| Teaching | Private, music institutions / centres. |
| Composing / arranging | Publishing, production, recording, advertising. |
- Choir 1-6 OR Orchestra 1-6
- Chamber Music Ensemble 1-4
- Recital Attendance 1-6
- Masterclass Attendance 1-6
- Music Theory 1-4
- Aural Skills 1-4
- Introduction to Music History
- Malaysian Music
- Music History 1-2
- Music Research Methodology
- Music and Modernism
- Notation Software and MIDI
- Music Technology 1
- Conducting Skills
- Keyboard Skills
- Major Instrument 1-4
- Final Year Performance 1-2 OR Final Year Research Project 1-2
- Internship
- University Reading and Writing
- English Diction
- French Diction
- German Diction
- Italian Diction
- Introduction to Popular Music History
- World Music
- Music and Film
- Analysis
- Counterpoint
- Baroque Techniques
- Classical Workshop
- Innovation Workshop
- Instrumentation
- Piano Pedagogy 1 - 2
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Opera Workshop
- Introduction to Kodaly Method
- Piano Literature 1-2
- Vocal Literature 1
- Performance Practices
- Music Industry in Malaysia
- Minor Instrument 1-4
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Introduction to Psychology 1-2
- Introduction to Sociology
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
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