Program Overview

Bachelor of Dance

The Bachelor of Dance programme aims to produce graduates who are proficient and skilled in the professional practice and academic study of dance. Students study western and non-western dance techniques, choreography, dance notation, and dance education with a particular emphasis on Malaysian dance, offering a well-rounded multi-cultural and cross-cultural dance education at the tertiary level.

Career Opportunities

• Choreographer
• Journalist
• Cultural Officer
• Educationist
• Producer
• Arts Manager
• Lecturer
• Dancer
• Networking
• KakiSeni
• RimbunDahan
• MyDance
• Dance Researcher
• Director Dance Critic
• Asia Dance Channel
• Cultural Ambassador
• Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia)
• National Department for Arts and Culture (Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara)
• Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor)
• Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah Sarawak Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya Sarawak)
• Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF)
• Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)
• Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
• Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
• Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center (NusPARC)
• World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)

Course Structure

Students must complete a total of 127 credits to be awarded the Bachelor of Dance. The programme is to be completed in three academic years, including 6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester.

Course Component

Entry Requirements

Qualification | Requirements

• STPM (Current Year)
  • Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM level
  • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the STPM level
  • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Pass audition and interview
• Matriculation / Foundation (Current Year)
  • Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Foundation/Matriculation level
  • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the Foundation/Matriculation level
  • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Pass audition and interview
• Diploma / Equivalent
  • Possess a Diploma from a Public University/IPTA/ILKA/Polytechnic/IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the Diploma level
  • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Pass audition and interview
• Equivalent Qualification
  • UM Foundation (SATU)
    • Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the UM Foundation (SATU) level
    • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the UM Foundation (SATU) level
    • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
    • Pass audition and interview
  • GCE A-Level
    • Possess a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
    • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the GCE A-Level qualification
    • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
    • However, applicants who do not possess a MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfillment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one academic session:
      • Obtained at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS
      • Obtained at least 33 points in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
    • Pass audition and interview
  • STPM (Not the Current Year)
    • Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM level not the current year
    • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the STPM level not the current year
    • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
    • Pass audition and interview
  • Matriculation / Foundation (Not the Current Year)
    • Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Matriculation / Foundation level not the current year
    • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the Matriculation / Foundation level not the current year
    • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
    • Pass audition and interview
  • Foundation IPTS / Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA)
    • Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) / Foundation IPTS
    • Obtain at least Grade B- in any two subjects at the Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) / Foundation IPTS
    • Obtain at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the examination starting session 1 of 2021 or Band 2 for the examination until 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application
    • Pass audition and interview

Intake Schedule

Semester I of the academic year commences in September, while Semester II commences in February.

• Deadline for Malaysian Applicants: April for Semester I Intake
• Deadline for International Applicants: May for Semester I Intake