Sunway Bachelor of Music Performance is a Western art music focused degree that includes training in practical musicianship, music theory, and academic understanding. It is a based on practice, creative degree program that requires students to practice alone, rehearse in ensembles, and perform in both settings. Students will also learn about music theory, music history, composition, arrangement, music technology, and music education as part of their studies.
If you have experience performing and are interested in solo, ensemble, and music education, this program is perfect for you. Graduates will be prepared for a future in the music industry as performers, educators, and session musicians, with a broad exposure to other relevant fields such as composition and arrangement. Furthermore, because of the program’s diverse structure and strong emphasis on collaborative work, you will develop a wide range of transferable skills required for employment in today’s creative fields.
Intakes | January, April, September |
Duration | 3 Years (full-time) |
Program Structure
Sunway Bachelor of Music Performance is a three years program and its curriculum is as following.
First Year
- Instrument/Voice Lessons
- Large & Small Ensembles
- Music Theory & Musicianship
- Audio Recording & Production
- World Music
Second Year
- Instrument/Voice Lessons
- Large & Small Ensembles
- Music Theory & Musicianship
- Music History
- Composition & Improvisation
- Collaborative Project
Third Year
- Research Project
- Music Pedagogy
- Arts and Society in Malaysia
- Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship
- Creative Project
- Electives
- Internship
MOHE Compulsory General Subjects
Local Student
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Community Service
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Malaya)
International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Community Service
Entry Requirements
STPM | Average C+ or CGPA 2.0 (minimum 2 Principals) |
A-Level | Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects) |
Australian Matriculation | ATAR 55 |
Canadian Matriculation | 55% |
MUFY | 55% |
Sunway Foundation in Arts | CGPA 2.0 |
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology |
CGPA 2.0 |
Unified Examination Certificate | Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs) |
International Baccalaureate | Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points) |
Sunway Diploma in Related Field | CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0 |
General Requirements
- Candidates must all pass an examination. Candidates should prepare three short works to be sung or performed on their chosen instrument.
English Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
Career Options
- Performer
- Educator
- Session musician
- Composer
- Conductor
- Arranger