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Master of Music (Performance Studies)

UCSI University

Level

master

Duration

16 months to 3 years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

RM 81,284 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

The Master of Music (Performance Studies) programme, with a focus in Western Art Music tradition, is designed to cater to the changing needs of musicians today. It has a strong emphasis on performance with the Principal Study instruction at its core embracing both solo and collaborative performance and yet, develop Master’s level skills of critical enquiry and research through a secondary specialization in areas of teaching, research, or community music.

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

The programme is conducted entirely in English. It is essential that all candidates are able to speak, read, and write fluently in English.

Key Modules

  • 1Core Courses
  • 2Principal Study 1-4
  • 3Music Research Methodology
  • 4Performance Practice Seminar
  • 5Musicology Seminar
  • 6Music Analysis Seminar
  • 7Research Project 1-2
  • 8Elective Courses
  • 96 hours required from any of the following:
  • 10Repertoire Studies 1-3
  • 11Music Pedagogy Seminar
  • 12Community Music
  • 13Music and Law

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates may be admitted into the programme by meeting the 4 requirements:
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • Music Audition Requirements
  • Professional Profile
  • Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
  • Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by the Senate of the institution; or
  • A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, but with a CGPA lower than 2.50, may be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience; or
  • Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia;
  • to find out more.
  • Professional documentation is required when submitting the application. These documents include:
  • A list of repertoires studied and performed in the last five years
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Two recommendation letters from individuals that are familiar with:
  • your growth, talent, and accomplishment
  • your attitude and characteristic that indicate your ability and potential to succeed in the field.
  • All submitted documentation must be in English language. Translated documents must be notarized by the authorized governing body. Complete documentation must be submitted to the music office by early March, July, and November respectively.
  • Commencement of the Programme for International Students
  • Successful applicant will be able to proceed with the programme once the visa requirement is approved and received by the music office by the third week of April, August, and December respectively.
  • Placement Test***
  • Upon successful acceptance into the programme, the students will need to sit for the Music Theory Diagnostic Test and Music History Diagnostic Test. Students who do not perform well in the placement tests may be required to take remedial courses in music history and/or theory. Credits earned in these remedial courses will not count towards graduation.
  • The Music Theory Diagnostic Test covers on realization of figured bass in SATB setting including identification of non-chord tones, roman-numeral analysis of a brief extract from tonal music, and form/phrase analysis. The musical elements covered in the test are from the common practice of the tonal harmony. For further information on the system used in music theory, kindly refer to Tonal Harmony: With an Introduction to Post-Tonal Music by Stefan Kostka, Dorothy Payne, and Byron Almén.
  • The Music History Diagnostic Test consists of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, listening questions, and short essays. The areas covered ranges from Renaissance up to the 20th century period of Western Art Music.
  • Placement Test for both Music Theory Diagnostic Test and Music History Diagnostic Test will be conducted during the orientation week for each semester. Each placement tests will take 1.5 hours. Click the link for a sample of Audition Music Theory Test:
  • https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/sites/default/files/audition_theory_test_-_mmus_-_sample_questions_-_5_sept_2021.pdf
  • For Local students
  • Cambridge Linguaskills
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • Pearson Test of English
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • * If your native language or the prior Bachelor’s degree studies is not in English, proof of English language proficiency is required when submitting your application. If English language is the medium of instruction from previous institution, supporting document is required.
  • For International Students

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