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BA (Hons) Music Performance

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Description

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.

Field of Study

Music

Duration (Years)

3

Course Fees

RM 74,830 (USD 17,817)

MQA No.

PA 8529

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

March & August

SPM/STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals);
A-level

Minimum 2 grade Cs
UEC

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
Matriculation/Foundation

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
Others

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

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.
Diploma

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

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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