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

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Classical Music(Hons)()
  • Major Subject:
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Classical Music(Hons)

  • UCSI University UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur  
    Course entry requirements
    Candidates may be admitted into the music degree programs by one of these 2 paths:

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

    OR

    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 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)

    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.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intakes: January, May and September




More Degree Courses in Malaysia



View all courses in Malaysia