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Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons.)

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

3 years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 155,726 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

Versatility is the hallmark of the Institute's contemporary music programme and students acquire the definitive hands-on experience in myriad aspects of music from pop to rock, blues and jazz. As a contemporary music student, you will develop the aesthetic vision and the analytical bent to navigate the ever-evolving professional music environment.

You will interact with faculty who are leading performers, composers, arrangers and producers in the music industry. And when the time comes to make your mark, you won’t just adapt to change– you’ll drive it.

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher

Key Modules

  • 1Core Courses
  • 2Choir 1-5 or Orchestra 1-5
  • 3Modern Band 1-2
  • 4Recital Attendance 1-5
  • 5Masterclass Attendance 1-5
  • 6Music Theory 1-3
  • 7Aural Skills 1-3
  • 8Writing in Music
  • 9Malaysian Music
  • 10Music Research Methodology
  • 11Rock Music History
  • 12Jazz Music History
  • 13Music and Popular Culture
  • 14Principles of Teaching
  • 15Introduction to Music Technology
  • 16Live Sound
  • 17Music Production Techniques
  • 18Introduction to Music Marketing
  • 19Music Business in Malaysia
  • 20Short Semester Major Instrument
  • 21Major Instrument 1-4
  • 22Minor Instrument 1-2 or Class Piano 1-2
  • 23Final Year Performance 1-2 or Final Year Research Project 1-2
  • 24Internship
  • 25Electives
  • 26Students are required to complete 14 elective credit hours in total.
  • 27World Music
  • 28Music and Film
  • 29Film Scoring
  • 30Song Writing
  • 31Jingle Writing
  • 32Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
  • 33Introduction to Mass Therapy
  • 34Music and the Brain
  • 35Psychology of Music
  • 36Electronic Music Production
  • 37Minor Instrument 3-4
  • 38Modern Band 3-4
  • 39English Diction
  • 40French Diction
  • 41German Diction
  • 42Italian Diction
  • 43Materials and Techniques of Twentieth-Century
  • 44Analysis
  • 45Counterpoint
  • 46Instrumentation
  • 47Piano Pedagogy 1-2
  • 48Vocal Pedagogy
  • 49Vocal Literature 1-2
  • 50Conducting Skills
  • 51Keyboard Skills
  • 52Opera Workshop
  • 53String Pedagogy
  • 54Performance Practices
  • 55Music History 1-2
  • 56Piano Literature 1-2
  • 57Non Music Electives
  • 58Introduction to Mass Communication
  • 59Introduction to Public Speaking
  • 60Introduction to Psychology
  • 61Fundamentals of Marketing
  • 62Fundamentals of Management
  • 63Basic Entrepreneurship
  • 64Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 65(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 66For International students:
  • 67U1 - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 68(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
  • 69All students:
  • 70U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 71(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 72U2 - University Life
  • 73U4 - Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1-3

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
  • At least 2 principal passes with minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • At least B grade in 5 subjects
  • 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
  • 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
  • to find out more.
  • Candidates may be admitted into the music degree programs by one of these 2 paths:
  • Complete and pass all courses with a minimum of Grade C in the Foundation in Music program at UCSI University,
  • Meet BOTH academic and music requirements below:
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • SPM English Language
  • SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  • UEC English Language
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • 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
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online)
  • (OET)(Conventional/Online)
  • TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)
  • PTE Academic / Academic (online)
  • 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.

Career Prospects

  • Performing
  • Recording sessionist, lounge musician.
  • Teaching
  • Private, music institutions / centres.
  • Composing / arranging
  • Publishing, production, recording, advertising.
  • Music Technology
  • Production, recording, broadcasting.
  • Music Business
  • Management, marketing, administration, retailing and sales.

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