Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM102,084

Course Highlights

  • Opportunity to specialise in Performance, Dance or Music co-designed by industry leaders
  • Option to transfer overseas to established universities in the UK and Australia
  • Collaborative Teaching with industry experts and adjuncts
  • Experience flexible learning spaces and industrial-standard facilities at Taylor's Lakeside Campus and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Course Structure

  • Introduction to Performing Arts
  • History of Theatre
  • Introduction to Acting
  • Acting 1
  • Fundamentals of Choir Performance
  • Fundamentals Mechanics of Filmmaking
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes
  • Directing 1 & 2
  • Production Practicum
  • Production and Stage Management
  • Research Methodology
  • Internship

MPU

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Emotional Intelligence in Action
  • Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah
  • Social Innovation Project

Note: Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM

Specialisation: Performance

  • Devising Performance Text
  • Voice and Speech 1 & 2
  • Movement 1 & 2
  • Acting 2 & 3

Specialisation: Music

  • Language and diction
  • Movement and stagecraft
  • Musicianship and ear training
  • Principle vocal studies
  • Repertory and song
  • Scene studies
  • Vocal styles and musical theatre

Specialisation: Dance

  • Ballet Technique I & II
  • Contemporary Dance I & II
  • Hip Hop and Jazz Dance
  • Silat
  • Malaysian Traditional Dance

Free Electives: You will need to select any one (1) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University. 

Note: The free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite

Entry Requirements

  • Specialisation Audition: Pass
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. CC with CGPA 2.00
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. 5Bs
  • A Level: Min. DD
  • AUSMAT (SACEi): Min. ATAR 50
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
  • Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): 50%
  • MOHE Matriculation: Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
  • Taylor’s Foundation and Diploma programmes: Pass any Taylor's Foundation / Diploma programme with CGPA 2.00

Other Qualification: 

  • Pass Foundation/Diploma/ Higher Diploma/ Advanced Diploma from any other institution recognised by the Malaysian Government with min.CGPA 2.00
  • Application via APEL A is allowed
  • Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government

Prerequisites

  • SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with Pre-University / Foundation qualification (Except for UEC).
  • SPM / O-Level with Diploma: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification.

Notes

  • Candidates need to pass BM and History at SPM level.
  •  All Malaysian students are required to attain a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in SPM / O-Level / UEC / IGCSE or equivalent.
  • Students must pass auditions for the performance, dance, and music tracks

Local Students

  • IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC English: Pass English
  • Taylor's EET: Overall Score 5.0
  • Taylor's IEN: Level 2 - Grade C
  • Pre-U/Diploma: Completed Pre-U/Diploma that was conducted in English

International Students

  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 46
  • PTE: 51
  • Linguaskill: 160
  • Pre-U/Diploma: Completed Pre-U/Diploma that was conducted in English

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM102,084

Total payable amount

RM102,734

Other savings

Up to RM8,000

  • Bursary

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