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Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Music | Music Education | Music Performance
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Master of Performing Arts (Music)
The Master of Performing Arts (Music) programme is designed to enhance and cultivate existing musical expertise and aptitude. This postgraduate curriculum entails the successful completion of three fundamental courses encompassing performance practice, musicology, and research methodology. Students will also have the opportunity to select an elective course that enables them to delve deeper into a specific area of interest, such as music education, ethnomusicology, music technology, performance studies, composition, or music theory.
Career Opportunities
- Music Producer
- Composer
- Concert or Festival Organizer
- Programme Coordinator (music groups or events)
- Ethnomusicologist
- Researcher
- Music Arranger
- Lecturer
- Music Teacher
Course Structure
Component
| Type | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ROA7001 | Methodology in Music Research | 3 | 9 | |
| ROA7003 | Performance Practice | 3 | |||
| ROA7004 | Readings in Musicology | 3 | |||
| Elective Courses | (Choose 1) | 3 | |||
| ROA7005 | Music Technology | 3 | |||
| ROA7006 | Theory and Structural | 3 | |||
| ROA7007 | Music Composition | 3 | |||
| ROA7008 | Ethnomusicology | 3 | |||
| ROA7009 | Research in Music Education | 3 | |||
| ROA7010 | Practical Studies: Performance | 3 | |||
| Research | Dissertation | ROA7002 | Dissertation | 30 | 30 |
Total Credits
- 42
Requirements and Admission Criteria
- Candidates are required to pass at least 'B' for each Core Course.
- Candidates are required to complete the coursework component (Part I) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 prior to registering for the research component (Part II).
- Candidates are required to determine their research area and select a supervisor prior to embarking on the dissertation.
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
- Possessed a Bachelor Degree of Music / Bachelor Degree of Performing Arts with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
- OR
- Possessed a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- UM graduate
- At least one (1) year working experience in a related field
- Publication in a related field
- A scholarship holder
- A Government servant
- Pass an interview by PTj
- Pass a Special Assessment by PTj
Related Area
- Fields of Performing Arts, Music Education, Music Production, Ethnomusicology, Musicology
Language Requirement
- MUET: B4.0
- IELTS: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (Centre-based): 60
- TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59
- B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: 169
Intake Schedule
- Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.
- Application Deadline: May for Semester I intake and October for Semester II intake.
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