This programme offered with 43 credits and the duration of the course is three (3) semesters minimum and eight (8) semesters maximum. Candidates will be able to understand and analyze advanced theory of dance, performing arts, dance music, dance notation, choreography and research in dance field.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Core Course (37 Credits)
Dance Research Methodology
Dance Pedagogy 1
Choreolab 1
Performing Arts Theory
Dance Ethnography
Dance Performance Analysis
Research Project
Seminar in Dance Studies
Elective Courses (12 Credits)
Postcolonial Dance in Asia
Arts Management
Supervisor evaluations
Choreolab 2
Dance Pedagogy 2
Career Prospects
Dance Choreographer, Dance Educator, Performance Director, Arts Administrator, Dance Critic, Dance Therapist, Dance Performance Analyst, Cultural Program Coordinator, Dance Researcher, Dance Studio Owner/Manager, Dance Ethnographer, Arts Festival Organizer, Dance Workshop Facilitator, Professional Dancer, Dance Curator.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM 19,000
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM 38,000
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
Entry Requirement
General Entry Requirements
For 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 University 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 by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree of Dance or Bachelor's Degree of Performance Arts
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: Performance Arts, Dance, Dance Creation and Production, Dance Education, Dance Culture.
Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
Malaysia 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 & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – 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