Overview
Sharpening your music skills through solo and ensemble training, our programme is suitable for students who are eager to earn an additional qualification while making and learning about music that covers from theory to technology; the various genres ranging from pop and jazz to classical music to cater to your diverse needs....
Towards the end of your diploma, all students would also have to sign off with an internship as preparation and before advancing towards real-world experiences.
Candidates may be admitted into the music programs by meeting BOTH academic and music requirements below:
Academic Requirements
Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
SPM(V)/O-Level
Pass with at least a ‘Cʼ grade (Credit) in 3 subjects
STPM/A-Level
Pass with a minimum of GPA of 2.0 (Grade C) in 1 subject
UEC
Pass with at least a ‘Bʼ grade in 3 subjects
SKM/KKM (Level 3)
Pass SPM with at least a Credit in 1 subject and ‘program pengukuhanʼ (if needed)
KKM (Level 3)
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
STAM
Pass (pangkat maqbul)
Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government
AND, pass Music Audition
Music Audition Requirements
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 2CEFR
B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)SPM English
Grade B+UEC English Language
Grade A2TOEFL IBT
30-31IELTS Academic
4.0Pearson Test
36SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CCambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill
140Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
106- Noted: Candidates who scored lower than above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
For International Students
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online)
140 Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(OET)(Conventional/Online)
200IELTS Academic
Band 4.0TOEFL IBT
30-31TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)
5.0PTE Academic / Academic (online)
36MUET
Band 3Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
106- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements.
- The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- Choir 1-4 or Orchestra 1-4
- Recital Attendance 1-4
- Masterclass Attendance 1-4
- Theory Rudiments 1-2
- Theory Studies 1-2 or Jazz Theory Studies 1-2
- Aural Training 1-4
- Keyboard Harmony
- Listening Skills
- Music in Malaysia - A Survey
- Introduction to MIDI and Music Notation
- Western Art Music History or Popular Music and Jazz History
- Introduction to Music Technology
- Major Instrument 1-4
- Short Semester Major Instrument
- Minor Instrument 1-2
- Performance Lab 1-2
- Chamber Music Ensemble 1-3 or Modern Band 1-3
- Internship
- Recital
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1-2
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban or Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah
- Effective Communication
Performance
Music Technology
Music Business
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 63,370
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 87,610
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with the Malaysian government tax regulation, effective 1st July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
