Overview of Master of Music (Performance Studies) in UCSI University Malaysia
The Master of Music (Performance Studies) programme, with a classical music focus, is designed to cater to the changing needs of musicians today. It has a strong emphasis on performance and yet, allows students to acquire a secondary specialisation in areas of teaching, research, or community music.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core Courses
- Principal Study 1-4
- Research Project
- Music Research Methods
- Performance Practice Seminar
- Pedagogy Seminar
Elective Courses
Students are required to complete 9 credit hours from the selection
- Repertoire Studies 1-3
- Music and Law
- Advanced Tonal Analysis
- Orchestral Excerpts for Strings
- Teaching Practicum
- Community Music
- Music in Southeast Asia
- Seminar in Musicology 1-3
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in related field with minimum CGPA 2.5
OR
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA 2.5, but with minimum 5 years working experience in the relevant field
OR
Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government
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Passed the music audition/ interview
CAREER PROSPECTS
The courses will open career opportunities for instrumental teaching and performance, and enhance musical skills, knowledge and understanding to a level appropriate for undergraduate music teaching at college and university.
