MASTER OF ARTS (CREATIVE ARTS) Programme OverviewResearch is the principal requirement and candidates will produce a dissertation. Candidates also are required to attend Research Methodology course as prescribed by the Cultural Centre. There are four (4) areas: Music; Drama and Theatre; Dance; Visual Arts.
Full-Time Duration: 4 Semesters (Research)
Programme Structure Courses
Courses Research Methodology Dissertation Publication Additional Courses (If Required) Basic of Malay Language for International Students Career ProspectsArt Curator, Art Consultant, Gallery Director, Art Critic, Museum Curator, Art Educator.
Tuition Fee IntakeSemester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026
Entry Requirement Local & International
General Entry RequirementsFor applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following): Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or Produce publications in related field; or Receive a scholarship; or Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty Specific Entry RequirementsGeneral University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree Equivalent Qualification: Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time; or APEL (A) qualification Related fields: A Bachelor’s Degree in any fields. Special Requirements: N/A English RequirementsMalaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable