Overview
The Foundation in Music programme prepares students for a bachelor’s degree in music by building strong musical knowledge and thinking skills. Students will explore music in depth through courses such as Appreciation of Music, Music Listening, Introduction to Malaysian Music and Introduction to the ...Music Industry. Through these courses, students will learn to ask thoughtful questions, reflect on music-related issues and connect ideas to real-world solutions.
To further enhance practical abilities, students will take part in performance and ensemble learning in choir or orchestra, as well as musicianship courses, while also training on their instrument through major and minor instrument studies. The programme also develops teamwork, responsibility and communication, while strengthening digital and media skills through a range of elective courses. It nurtures leadership, autonomy and responsibility in group learning contexts, and fosters values, ethics, professionalism and entrepreneurial awareness, equipping students to make responsible decisions for sustainable success in regional and international music industries.
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
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3SPM English
Grade B+UEC English Language
Grade A2TOEFL IBT
30-31IELTS Academic
4.0Pearson Test
36CEFR
B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)SPM 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
Band 4.0TOEFL IBT
30-31TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)
5.0PTE Academic / Academic (online)
36MUET
Band 3CEFR
B1 (High B1)Certified 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.
- Choir 1 and 2
- Orchestra 1 and 2
- Musicianship 1 and 2
- Introduction to Music Industries
- Music Listening
- Appreciation of Music
- Introduction to Malaysian Music
- Major Instrument 1 and 2
- Short Semester Major Instrument
- Minor Instrument 1 and 2
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Short Semester Minor Instrument
- Introduction to Language and Communication
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Fundamentals of Ethics
- Positive Psychology
- Web Development
- Media Literacy
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 29,670
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 44,940
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.
