Skip to main content

US6212001 - BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Bachelor of Music with Honours is a 3 ½ year program offered by the School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music to succeed in the music industry.

    One of the key benefits of this program is that it offers a balanced curriculum of theory, history traditional music, world music, vocals music production, and much more. They will also have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses and workshops led by experienced musicians and educators.

    The program is taught by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including practice rooms and performance spaces, where they can hone their skills and showcase their talents.

    Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of careers in the music industry, including performance, teaching, and music production. They will have a strong foundation in music theory and history, as well as the practical skills needed to succeed as musicians and educators.

    Overall, the Bachelor of Music with Honours program at the School of The Arts at USM is an excellent choice for those who are passionate about music and are looking to pursue a career in this exciting and rewarding field.

    School of The Arts,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://art.usm.my

    Duration : 3 ½ Tahun / 7 Semester (Minimum)
                      6 Years / 12 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : English
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):
      • Passed SPM / SPMV / or equivalent with CREDIT in the subjects of Malay Language / Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Malaysia July and passed in the subject of History.
      • Obtained at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent within one (1) year from the date of registration.

      Note:

      Passing the History subject at the SPM level is effective starting from the year 2013.
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):
      • Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Malaysia Julai dan lulus dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah
      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) atau setaraf dalam tempoh satu (1) tahun dari tarikh mendaftar

      Nota:

      Lulus mata pelajaran Sejarah di peringkat SPM berkuatkuasa mulai tahun 2013
    • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

      CANDIDATE STPM / EQUIVALENT

      Passed the Malaysian Higher School Certificate Examination (STPM) with at least a CGPA of 2.00. Obtained at least a Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in the following subjects:

      • General Studies
      • Any two (2) of the following subjects:
        • Malay Language
        • Geography
        • History
        • Malay Literature
        • Visual Arts
        • Biology
        • Physics
        • Chemistry
        • Mathematics S / Mathematics T / Further Mathematics
        • Economics
        • Computing
        • Chinese Language
        • Tamil Language
        • Arabic Language
        • Literature in English
        • Sharia
        • Usuluddin
        • Accounting
        • Business Studies

      OR

      Obtained at least a CGPA of 2.00 at the PRE-UNIVERSITY level

      AND

      Has experience as a state or national athlete who is still actively involved for at least three (3) years

      AND

      Excellent performance in the interview assessment.
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):

      CALON  STPM/ SETARAF

      • Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang – kurangnya PNGK 2.00
      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C (NGMP 2.00) mata pelajaran:
      • Pengajian Am
      • Mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut :
        • Bahasa Malaysia
        • Geografi
        • Sejarah
        • Kesusasteraan Melayu
        • Seni Visual
        • Biologi
        • Fizik
        • Kimia
        • Mathematics S/ Mathematics T/ Further Mathematics
        • Ekonomi
        • Computing
        • Bahasa Cina
        • Bahasa Tamil
        • Bahasa Arab
        • Literature in English
        • Syariah
        • Usuluddin
        • Perakaunan
        • Pengajian Perniagaan

      ATAU

      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.00 pada peringkat PRA-UNIVERSITI

      DAN

      • Mempunyai pengalaman sebagai atlet negeri atau negara yang masih bergiat aktif sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun

      DAN

      • Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,250.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Introduction to Music
      • Group Keyboard 1
      • Music Management
      • Music Production 1
      • Group Keyboard 2
      • Research Methodology in Music
      • Basic Musicianship and Aural Skills
      • Music Theory 1
      • Introduction to Art Theory and Culture
      • Academic Writing in Art and Design
      • Music Production 2
      • Music Project 1
      • Vocal Ensemble 1
      • Traditional Music Ensemble 1
      • Music Theory 2
      • Vocal Ensemble 2
      • Traditional Music Ensemble 2
      • World Music
      • Music Project 2
      • Design Technology and Social Media
      • Creative Event Management
      • Music Project 3
      • Western Music History
      • Music Malaysia
      • Music Project 4
      • Expressive Art Therapy 
      • Industrial Training

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Music Educator
    • Musician
    • Composer
    • Sound Engineer
    • Music Arranger
    • Private Music Educators
    • Arts Administrator
    • Music Producer
    • Music Consultant
    • Production Manager
    • Television Production Assistant

     

    Related Industries

    • Recording Studios and Music Production
    • Film and Game Scoring (soundtracks, background music)
    • Live Events and Concert Management
    • Music Education and Workshops
    • Streaming Services and Digital Music Platforms

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Disclaimer

Universiti Sains Malaysia shall not be liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or misunderstandings arising from the use of Google Translator. Users are encouraged to approach translations with awareness and consideration for the limitations of machine translation technology. Information published on the English version will be used in the case of discrepancies.

© Copyright 2024.  Universiti Sains Malaysia. All Rights Reserved.