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Overview
Future musicians can choose between classical and contemporary specialisations from the start and many credits the Institute for exposing them early to the industry. As a Foundation student, you will enjoy full access to and be encouraged to participate in the Institute's many events ...on and off campus. Opportunities abound to showcase your talent and many Foundation students make a name for themselves when they are still in pre-university!
About the Programme
Assessments
Vary from course to course including:- Written exams.
- Practical performance.
- Recital / master class attendance.
- Project-based coursework.
Entry Requirements
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
140 Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
200
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
Pass with a minimum of 5 credits
O-Level
At least C grade in 5 subjects
UEC
At least B grade in 3 subjects
Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government
AND, pass Music Audition
Music Audition Requirements
Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least one month before the start of the semester)
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Memorisation is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
- Classical Music: Three pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or 20th Century)
- Classical Voice: Three pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese, etc)
- Chinese Music Instruments: Perform two pieces of music from memory.
- Contemporary Music: Three pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Jazz, Pop, Rock, Latin or other popular styles)
- For repertoires with piano parts, an accompanist is needed. A request for accompanist from the institute can be made for an additional fee.
- We currently offer the following instruments for the wind instruments area: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. For other wind instruments, please contact the institute directly for more information.
- We currently offer the following instruments for the Chinese instruments area: Dizi, Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, Sheng and Yangqin. For other Chinese music instruments, please contact the institute directly for more information.
- Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of their compositions and pass an audition on their principal instrument.
Aural Diagnostic Test
- Repeat a melody and a rhythmic phrase from memory.
Sample Questions (Click Here)
Theory Diagnostic Test
- Topics include intervals, scales & key signatures.
Sample Questions (Click Here)
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3SPM English
Grade B+UEC English Language
Grade A2TOEFL IBT
30-31IELTS
4.0SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CCambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill
140Pearson Test
36CEFR
B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)- 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
Band 4.0TOEFL IBT
30-31TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)
5.0PTE Academic / Academic (online)
36MUET
Band 3CEFR
B1 (High B1)- 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.
Courses Offered
Core Courses
- Choir 1-2 or Orchestra 1-2
- Music Theory Rudiments 1-2
- Music Listening 1-2
- Aural Foundation 1-2
- Introduction to Music Professions
- Experiencing Music
- Major Instrument 1-2
- Short Semester Major Instrument
- Minor Instrument 1-2
- Short Semester Minor Instrument
- Critical Thinking Skills
Electives
Students are required to complete 7 credit hours in total from this list
- Introduction to Language and Communication
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Fundamentals of Ethics
- Positive Psychology
- Introduction to Law
- Web Development
- Media Literacy
Fees
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 27,786
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 40,700
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.
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
