Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Music Performance in Malaysia

Institutions Offering Diploma in Music Performance

•  UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course entry requirements
  Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
  
  (i) SPM(V)/O-Level
  -Pass with at least a ‘Cʼ grade (Credit) in 3 subjects
  
  (ii) STPM/A-Level
  -Pass with a minimum of GPA of 2.0 (Grade C) in 1 subject
  
  (iii) ​UEC
  -Pass with at least a ‘Bʼ grade in 3 subjects
  
  (iv) ​SKM/KKM (Level 3)
  -Pass SPM with at least a Credit in 1 subject and ‘program pengukuhanʼ (if needed)
  
  ​(v) KKM (Level 3)
  -Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
  
  (vi) STAM
  -Pass (pangkat maqbul)
  
  Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government
  
  AND, pass Music Audition
  
  Music Audition requirements
  Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester):
  -Duration: 15 minutes
  -Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
  -Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
  -Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
  Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)
  
  Notes:
  -String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or other similar audio-playback device. The Institute will prepare a 1/8 – 1/8-inch audio connection.
  
  -Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument
  
  Aural Diagnostic Test:
  -Repeat a melody and a rhythmic phrase from memory.
  
  Theory Diagnostic Test:
  -Topics include intervals, scales & key signatures.
  Sample Questions (Click Here)
  
  English Language requirements
  For Local Students:
  (i) MUET-Band 3
  
  (ii) SPM English Language
  -Grade B+
  
  (iii) SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  -Grade C
  
  (iv) UEC English Language
  -Grade A2
  
  In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
  
  For International Students:
  (i) Cambridge Linguaskill
  -140
  
  (ii) IELTS
  -Band 4.0
  
  (iii) Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  -140
  
  (iv) TOEFL IBT
  -30
  
  (v) Pearson Test of English
  -36
  
  (vi) MUET
  -Band 2
  
  -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.
  
  Course duration: 2.5 years
  
  Intakes: January, May, September

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