BACHELOR OF DANCE
This programme aims to produce graduates who are proficient and skilled in the professional practice and academic study of dance. Students study western and non-western, dance technique, choreography, dance notation and dance education with particular emphasis on Malaysian dance, thus, offering a well-rounded multi-cultural and cross cultural dance education at tertiary level. Dance faculty members include pioneers and experts in the field of ethnochoreology, modern and traditional choreography and dance education.
Students must complete a total of 127 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Dance. The programme is to be completed in three (3) academic years, including 6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester.
The course structure for the programme are as follows:
Course Component | Credits |
University Course | 24 |
Faculty Core Course | 7 |
Programme Core Course | 63 |
Faculty Elective Course | 6 |
Programme Elective Course | 27 |
Total Credits for Graduation | 127 |
PROGRAM |
QUALIFICATION |
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MA51 (6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester) |
STPM |
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION |
DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT |
OTHER QUALIFICATION |
Passed the STPM; and Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET; and Passed audition and interview. |
Passed the Matriculation/ Foundation; and Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET; and Passed audition and interview. |
Possess a Diploma or any other qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and the University Senate; or Have working experience in the related field for three (3) years; or Passed the STPM / Matriculation / Foundation not the current year; and Passed audition and interview. |
Possess a GCE A Level qualification with at least Grade B in any two (2) subjects; or Passed the Foundation Studies in Creative Arts (ASWARA); and Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET; and Passed audition and interview. |
Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.
Deadline for Malaysian Applicants : April for Semester I Intake.
Deadline for International Applicants : May for Semester I Intake and October for Semester II Intake.
Tuition Fees Per Semester: (Local) RM1240.00 ; (International) USD1984.00
Tuition Fees Per Programme: (Local) RM8340.00; (International) USD12796.00