MA (Music) - School of Arts
OVERVIEW
The MA and PhD in Music degrees introduce you to the fundamental principle of research in Music. The MA and PhD in Music are centered on individual scholarly activity in fields such as composition, ethnomusicology, pedagogy, and performance. The program is designed to allow you to focus on your specific area of interest and work closely with your appointed supervisor.
Area of Specialisation
MUZIK / MUSIC
- Etnomuzikologi / Ethnomusicology
- Muzikologi / Musicology
- Komposisi / Composition
- Pedagogi- Pendidikan Muzik / Pedagogy – Music Education
Expertise available in the following School:
School of the Arts http://www.art.usm.my/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in related area
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
FEES
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** Fees are subject to change
