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
Qualification:STPM
Academic Requirements:At least 2 principal passes with minimum CGPA of 2.0
Qualification:A Level
Academic Requirements:2 principal passes
Qualification:UEC
Academic Requirements:At least B grade in 5 subjects
Qualification:UCSI Foundation Year / Foundation programs from other higher learning institutions / National Matriculation/ Pre-U2 Singapore/ Diploma (Level 4 KKM)
Academic Requirements:Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.0
Qualification:High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian Grade 12 – title following various districts in Canada / Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Academic Requirements:Matriculation (CIMP)/ SAM / AUSMAT / SACE / TEE / HSC (NSW) / NTCE / WACE
Pass with a minimum of 60%
Or, other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
MUSIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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 melody and a rhythmic phrase from memory.
Theory Diagnostic Test | Topics include intervals, scales and key signatures, triads and 7th chords and its inversions, roman numeral analysis, time signatures, grouping of notes and rests, transposition, open score, cadences, lead sheet symbols and foreign music terms.
For international candidates: Candidate is given the provision to do a live audition for admissions. For more information, please check with your course counsellor/agent.
English Competency
- A score of 500 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 5.0 in International Language Testing System (IELTS) or MUET Band 3 or its equivalent
- Candidates from countries that use English as first language are given exemption from requirement (a); or
- Candidates who uses their academic requirement from institutions that uses English as the language of instruction are exempted from requirement (a) or
- A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUET Band 3
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
'A' Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'
