Study Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Music Performance at Sunway University in Malaysia, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Music Performance is focused on Western art music, with training in practical musicianship, music theory, and academic knowledge. It is a practice-based, creative degree programme in which you would be expected to practice individually, rehearse in ensembles, and perform in both contexts. During your studies, you will also gain knowledge in music theory, music history, composition, arrangement, music technology and music education. ''This programme is ideal for you if you have a background in performance with an interest in solo performance, ensemble playing, and music education.'' Graduates will be equipped for a professional career in the music industry as performers, educators, and session musicians, utilising a broad exposure to other related areas, including composition and arrangement. Furthermore, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the programme and its strong emphasis on collaborative work, you would gain a wide range of transferable skills necessary for employment in today’s creative industries.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM9,477.00 (US$ 2,156) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/05/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM9,477.00 (US$ 2,156) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/01/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

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Entry requirements

For international students

STPM Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)A-Level Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)Note: For A-Level points calculationA = 10 pointsB = 8 pointsC = 6 pointsD = 4 pointsE = 2 pointsAustralian Matriculation ATAR 55. Canadian Matriculation 55 percent. Monash University Foundation Year 55 percentSunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.0. Sunway Foundation in Science Technology CGPA 2.0Unified Examination Certificate Maximum 30 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)International Baccalaureate Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)Sunway Diploma in Related FieldCAVG 50 percent or CGPA 2.0 APEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met. Specific RequirementsAll candidates must pass an audition prior to entry into the programme. You will need to submit 4 videos total: 3 Audition pieces 1 Self-introduction video AUDITION PIECES Three stylistically contrasting works from the Western art music tradition on your principal instrument Each piece should be at least 1.5 minutes long Each piece must be recorded in one take (no edits) SELF-INTRODUCTION VIDEO (1 MINUTE) Introduce yourself Specify your music background State your musical qualifications (if any) Briefly explain your vision for a future in the music industry Audition Submission