Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons) at UCSI University

Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Intake

JanJanMayMaySepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 33,560
	2nd Year	MYR 37,150
	3rd Year	MYR 18,470

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	Deposit (Refundable)	MYR 1,000
	Facilities Fee (Yearly)	MYR 2,850
	International Administration Fee	MYR 4,200
	Registration Fee	MYR 450
	Visa and Insurance (EMGS)	MYR 3,300

The Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons) at USCI University Malaysia offers students a vibrant student life. They will receive guidance from respected academics and performers, have the opportunity to interact with renowned visiting musicians, and be inspired by their talented peers.

Future Careers

Performing: (Soloist, accompanist, orchestral / chamber musician), Teaching : (Private, music institutions / centres), Composing / arranging: (Publishing, production, recording, advertising).

Music Audition Requirements

Audition Timing: Auditions are held at least one month before the semester begins.
Duration: The audition should be 15 minutes long.
Memorization: It is strongly encouraged to perform the pieces from memory, especially for scholarship applicants.
Piece Selection: Choose three pieces in contrasting styles, such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern.
Classical Voice: Select three pieces in at least two different languages, such as German, Italian, French, English, or Chinese.

Core Courses

Choir 1-6 or Orchestra 1-6
Vocal Chamber Ensemble
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble
Recital Attendance 1-5
Masterclass Attendance 1-5
Music Theory 1-3
Introduction to Post-Tonal Harmony
Aural Skills 1-3
Malaysia Music
Writing in Music
Music Research Methodology
Music History 1-2
History Seminar
Principles of Teaching
Introduction to Music Technology
Live Sound
Introduction to Music Marketing
Music Business in Malaysia
Short Semester Major Instrument
Major Instrument 1-4
Minor Instrument 1-2 or Class Piano 1-2
Final Year Performance 1-2 or Final Year Research Project 1-2
Internship

Electives

Students are required to complete 14 credit hours from the selection.

English Diction
French Diction
German Diction
Italian Diction
Analysis
Counterpoint
Instrumentation
Piano Pedagogy 1-2
Vocal Pedagogy
String Pedagogy
Opera Workshop
Kodály Method 1-2
Conducting Skills
Keyboard Skills
Piano Literature 1-2
Vocal Literature 1-2
String Quartet Literature
Performance Practices
Minor Instrument 3-4
Chamber Music Ensemble 1-2
World Music
Music and Film
Film Scoring
Song Writing
Jingle Writing
Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
Music Production Techniques
Electronic Music Production
Sequencing, Sampling and Synthesis
Introduction to Music Therapy
Music and the Brain
Psychology of Music
Rock Music History
Jazz Music History

Non Music Electives

Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Public Speaking
Introduction to Psychology
Fundamentals of Marketing
Fundamentals of Management
Basic Entrepreneurship

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For International students:

[U1] Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

[U1] Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
[U2] University Life
[U4] Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1-3

Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons)

Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons)