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

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons)

•  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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