Master of Music (Performance Studies)

N/212/7/0009; 08/2017

Course Information

Mode: Blended
Duration: 1 Yr
Intakes:

January-December

Type: Flexible Full-time/Part-time Mode
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Masters Degree Level
Field of Study: Arts & Design
Faculty: Faculty of Music
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK
Fees: 36000/Course / 40000/Course (international)
Format: By Mixed Mode

Course Overview

The MMus is an advanced programme in music performance with Principal Study tuition (either instrumental or vocal) at its core. This may be classical or contemporary and embrace both solo and collaborative performance. The courses also develop Masters' level skills of critical enquiry and research as appropriate to students whose principal mode of expression is through performance. This will enable students to articulate aspects of their work through the act of performance itself and through more conventional forms of academic practice.

Curriculum

 

Semester 1 (12 credit hours) Core
  • Principal Study 1
  • Music Research Methods
Elective:
  • select ONE from the list
Semester 2 (10 credit hours) Core
  • Principal Study 2
  • Schenkerian Analysis
Elective:
  • select ONE from the list
Semester 3 (7 credit hours) Core
  • Principal Study 3
Elective:
  • select ONE from the list
Semester 4 (11 credit hours) Core
  • Principal Study 4
Elective:
  • select TWO from the list

List of Elective Courses:
  • Repertoire Studies (topical, repeatable)
  • Performance Practices Seminar
  • Performance Pedagogy
  • Jazz Composition and Arranging
  • Music and Law

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

 

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Qualifications & Entrance Assessment 1. An upper second class honours degree (CGPA of 3.00 and above) 2. Completion of School of Music placement tests in Music History, Theory and Aural 3. Pass an entrance performance audition on a major instrument English requirements: One of the following: - TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 - IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0 - Undergraduate degree with English as the medium of instruction

Career Prospects

 

The courses will open career opportunities for instrumental teaching and performance, and enhance musical skills, knowledge and understanding to a level appropriate for undergraduate music teaching at college and university.

 

  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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