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BA ( Hons ) Music Performance

Sunway University
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
The BA (Hons) Music Performance is focused on Western art music, with training in practical musicianship, music theory, and academic knowledge. It is a practice-based, creative degree programme in which you would be expected to practice individually, rehearse in ensembles, and perform in both contexts. During your studies, you will also gain knowledge in music theory, music history, composition, arrangement, music technology and music education.

This programme is ideal for you if you have a background in performance with an interest in solo performance and/or ensemble playing. Graduates will be equipped for a professional career in the music industry as performers, educators, and session musicians, utilising a broad exposure to other related areas, including composition and arrangement. Furthermore, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the programme and its strong emphasis on collaborative work, you would gain a wide range of transferable skills necessary for employment in today’s creative industries. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Mar, Aug

Course Fees (estimated)

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Course Duration

3 years

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STPM
Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level
Minimum 2 grade Cs

Australian Matriculation
ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation
55%

Monash University Foundation Year
55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma in Related Field*
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0


Specific Requirements
All candidates must undertake an audition, either live or by video conference. Candidates should prepare three short pieces to be  sung or performed on the instrument of their choice. Please  contact [email protected] for more details

English Language Requirements
IELTS or equivalent      6.0 
Year 1
  • Instrument/Voice Lessons
  • Large & Small Ensembles
  • Music Theory & Musicianship
  • Audio Recording & Production
  • World Music
  
Year 2
  • Instrument/Voice Lessons
  • Large & Small Ensembles
  • Music Theory & Musicianship
  • Music History
  • Composition & Improvisation
  • Collaborative Project
  
Year 3
  • Research Project
  • Music Pedagogy
  • Arts and Society in Malaysia
  • Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship
  • Creative Project
  • Internship
  
Electives (Choose 1 in Year 3)
  • Topic Studies 1
  • Topic Studies 2
  
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
for Local Student
  • Islamic and Asian Civilisations
  • Ethnic Relations
  • Community Service
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student
  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Malaysian Studies 3
  • Community Service
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