BACHELOR OF DRAMA

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BACHELOR OF DRAMA


Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Drama programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the theories, technique, aesthetics, management, and technologies of drama and theatre. This programme offers the flexibility for students to choose an area of specialisation either as professionals or academics as their careers.


Duration:  3 Years (6 Semester and 1 special semester), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure 

  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  2. English Course
  3. Drama Appreciation
  4. Vocals Technique
  5. Malaysia Traditional Theatre
  6. Theatre Technology
  7. Movement Technique In Theatre
  8. Philosophy And Current Issues / Basic Malay Language*
  9. English Communication
  10. Style And Technique Of Acting
  11. Drama Script Analysis
  12. Theatre Design
  13. Malaysian Modern Theatre
  14. Arts Management


  1. Performing Arts Theory
  2. Directing
  3. Traditional Theatre Production
  4. Playwriting
  5. Southeast Asian Theatre
  6. Elective Course: SHE 1*
  7. Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  8. Research Methodology For Performing Arts
  9. Context And Aesthetic In Performance
  10. Philosophy And Drama
  11. Arts Criticism
  12. Western Theatre
  13. Elective Course: SHE 2*
  1. Co-Curriculum
  2. Drama In Education
  3. Topics In Drama And Theatre
  4. Final Year Academic Project
  5. Drama Performing Arts Project
  6. Elective Course: Programme Elective
  7. Elective Course: SHE 3*
  8. Co-Curriculum
  9. Arts Marketing
  10. Final Year Academic Project
  11. Drama Performing Arts Project
  12. Programme Elective
  13. Elective Course: Faculty Elective
  14. Elective Course: SHE 4*
  1. Industrial Training

Note:

* Compulsory for local students

** Compulsory for international students

# Choose one (1) course only


UNIVERSITI ELECTIVE COURSE – STUDENT HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT (SHE)

  1. SHE 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
  2. SHE 2 - Emotional, Physical & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
  3. SHE 3 - Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
  4. SHE 4 - Global Issues & Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSE

  1. Makeup and Special Effects
  2. Theatre Costume Design
  3. Asian Theatre Survey
  4. Stage Management
  5. Set and Props Design
  6. Theatre Management
  7. Stage Combat
  8. Lighting Design and Technology
  9. Sound Design and Technology
  10. Children’s Theatre Production
  11. Script Writing for Video
  12. Stage Acting
  13. Video Production Practicum
  14. Voice Acting
  15. Acting for Television and Film
  16. Advanced Directing

FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSE

  1. Keyboard Skills
  2. Dictions
  3. Piano Accompaniment
  4. Introduction of Popular Music
  5. Introduction of Jazz Studies
  6. Fundamental of Conducting
  7. Vocal Pedagogy and Repertoire
  8. Basic Vocal
  9. Composition and Arrangement
  10. Orchestra
  11. Taklempong
  12. Topics in Music
  13. Malaysia-Nusantara Music History
  14. Teaching Music in Schools
  15. Music Appreciation
  16. Advanced Music Conducting
  17. Music Analysis
  18. Songwriting
  19. Music and Movement
  20. String Repertoire and Pedagogy
  21. Piano Repertoire
  22. Piano Pedagogy
  23. Music for Animation and Film
  24. Traditional Malay Music
  25. Orchestration
  26. Dance Music I
  27. Indian Classical Dance – Bharata Natyam
  28. Dance Technique IV
  29. Jazz Technique I
  30. Malay Dance of Nusantara
  31. Tai Chi
  32. Dance Music II
  33. Jazz Technique II
  34. Dance Technique III
  35. Ballet II
  36. Silat Tari
  37. Choreography II

Career Prospects

Acting Coach, Actor, Arts Critic, Arts Manager, Choreographer, Children’s Theatre Director, Costume Designer, Dance Instructor, Drama Educator, Drama Therapist, Director, Dramaturg, Lighting Designer, Makeup Artist, Playwright, Stage Combat Instructor, Stage Director, Stage Manager, Scriptwriter, Theatre Designer, Theatre Manager, Theatre Producer, Theatre Technician.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM51,300

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM62,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

STPM (Science and Arts Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation (Science and Arts Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a Diploma from a Public University/IPTA/ILKA/Polytechnic/IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Not Offered
AUSMAT
  • Not Offered
STPM (not the current year)
  • Malaysian Citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation (not the current year)
  • Malaysian Citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects
IPTS
  • Malaysian Citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement

  • Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind
Senior High School Certificate
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement

  • Any music certificate from the recognized institution approved by the University
  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental, mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 2.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • MUET 3.5
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 40
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 7.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 47
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 154