Bachelor Of Classical Music (Hons.)

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:
 

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

 

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester) | Duration: 15 minutesMemorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application3 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 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.

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'

Tuition Fee
Year 1: RM 30,750
Year 2: RM 33,690
Year 3: RM 15,670

Total: RM 80,110

Facilities Fee (Semester Basis)
Professional Development Fee - RM 100
ICT - RM 200
Library - RM 200
Student Activities - RM 200
Music Facilities Fee- RM 200

** Minimum 9 Semester for Bachelor's Degree
** Minimum 3 semesters for Foundation

ELECTIVES Students are required to complete 19 credit hours from the selection.

Non-Music Electives

 

U1

– For Malaysian students:

– For foreign students:

U2

– University life

U3

– Malaysian Experiential Tourism

U4

– Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3