Bachelor of Music (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM54,700

The is one of the core programmes started in 1997 and after decades of educating and producing quality graduates in music, UM has strived to improve teaching and learning to be along leading universities worldwide
The curriculum has been designed to develop your musical craft and creativity in performance and theoretical studies in related domains
Four areas of study will be focused on, Performance, Composition, Ethnomusicology and Education which will be taught by leading ethnomusicologists, musicologists, music composers, music educators and professional performers of various backgrounds
Ranked #56 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027

STPM (Science and Arts Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation (Science and Arts Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma / Equivalent :
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a Diploma from a Public University/IPTA/ILKA/Polytechnic/IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
STPM (not the current year):
- Malaysian Citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation (not the current year):
- Malaysian Citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
IPTS:
- Malaysian Citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects

Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 2.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
- Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

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University Elective Course – STUDENT HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT (SHE)

SHE 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
SHE 2 - Emotional, Physical & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
SHE 3 - Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
SHE 4 - Global Issues & Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

Programme Elective Course