Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons) in Malaysia

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons)()
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Institutions Offering Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons)

  • UCSI University UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur  
    Admission criteria
    Applicants may be admitted into the music degree programs by one of these 2 paths:

    (a) A. Complete and pass all courses with a minimum of Grade C in the Foundation in Music program at UCSI University,

    OR

    (b) B. Meet BOTH academic and music requirements below:

    Academic requirements:
    Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:

    (i) ​STPM
    -At least 2 principal passes with minimum CGPA of 2.0

    (ii) A Level
    -2 principal passes

    (iii) ​UEC
    -At least B grade in 5 subjects

    (iv) ​UCSI Foundation Year / Foundation programs from other higher learning institutions / National Matriculation/ Pre-U2 Singapore/ Diploma (Level 4 KKM)
    -Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.0

    (v) ​High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian Grade 12 – title following various districts in Canada / Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP)/ SAM / AUSMAT / SACE / TEE / HSC (NSW) / NTCE / WACE
    -Pass with a minimum of 60%

    Or, Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government

    AND, Passed the music audition

    Music Audition requirements
    (i) 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
    -3 contemporary pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)
    -The performance must demonstrate ability to improvise in the given style

    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:
    -Sight singing; repeating a rhythmic phrase from memory; singing in intervals, scale & trials.

    Theory Diagnostic Test:
    -Topics include intervals; scales and key signatures; triads & 7th chords and its inversions; roman numeral or lead sheet symbols analysis; time signatures, grouping of notes & rests and cadences.

    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-154

    (ii) IELTS
    -Band 5.0

    (iii) Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
    -154

    (iv) TOEFL IBT
    -42 (500 in PBT)

    (v) Pearson Test of English
    -47

    (vi) MUET
    -Band 3

    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.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Intakes: January, May and September




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