MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS (DRAMA) (MIXED-MODE)

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MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS (DRAMA)


Programme Overview

This programme offered with 42 credits and the duration of the course is three (3) semesters minimum and eight (8) semesters maximum.


Candidates will able to organize an effective research works in drama & theatre, have some view and opinions on modern and contemporary Malaysian Drama. Candidates will also organize a production in one of the theatre discipline such as producer, production manager, artistic director, director, scenographer, stage manager, technical director, artist, researcher or educationist.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Mixed-Mode)


Programme Structure

Core Course (9 Credits)


  • Research Methodology in Drama and Theatre
  • Ethics and Philosophy in Drama
  • Theatre Criticism

Elective Courses (3 Credits)


  • Issues On Eastern Drama
  • Studies on Modern Drama
  • Studies On Drama Education
  • Traditional Theatre

Research Courses (30 Credits)


  • Dissertation

Career Prospects

Theatre Director, Playwright, Theatre Critic, Drama Educator, Theatre Producer, Dramaturg, Performance Coach, Stage Manager, Theatre Administrator, Actor, Dramatherapy Practitioner, Theatre Consultant, Script Editor, Drama Curriculum Developer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 16,500

International

RM 32,100

Intake

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

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 Drama or Bachelor's Degree of Theatre.
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Culture, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Management, Education, Language, Arts, Arts (Creative Arts), Applied Arts (Drama and Theatre), Fine Arts (Acting and Directing), Performance Arts (Theatre), Creative Technology, Heritage studies, Mass Communication.
  • 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