Bachelor Of Classical Music (Hons.)

As a classical music student at the Institute, you will experience a vibrant and enriching student life. Learning from distinguished academics and performers, you will also have the opportunity to engage with renowned visiting musicians. Surrounded by a diverse community of talented peers, you will be inspired and challenged to grow both artistically and professionally. Upon completion, graduates are guaraenteed to be able to pursue a successful career in music industry.

Candidates may be admitted through one of the following two pathways:

A. Complete and pass all courses with a minimum Grade C in the Foundation in Music program at UCSI University.

OR

B. Meet both the academic and music requirements below:

Academic Requirements

Candidates must fulfill one of the following qualifications:

• STPM: Minimum 2 principal passes with a CGPA of 2.0

• A Level: Minimum 2 D’s

• UEC: At least B grade in 5 subjects

• Foundation (UCSI or other institutions) / National Matriculation / Pre-U2 Singapore / Diploma (Level 4 KKM): Minimum CGPA of 2.0

• High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian Grade 12 / CPU / CIMP / SAM / AUSMAT / SACE / TEE / HSC (NSW) / NTCE / WACE: Minimum of 60%

• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

AND, candidates must pass the music audition.

Music Audition Requirements

1. Performance Audition

• Duration: 15 minutes

• Memorization: Strongly encouraged for scholarship applicants

• Repertoire:

  • Instrumental: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g., Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern)

  • Classical Voice: 3 pieces in contrasting styles and at least two different languages (e.g., German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)

Notes:

• String/Woodwind/Voice majors: Must bring their own piano accompanist or request one from the Institute (fee applicable).

• Contemporary Music: May use minus-one recordings with personal playback devices.

• Composition Majors: Submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument.

2. Aural Diagnostic Test

• Sight singing

• Repeating a rhythmic phrase from memory

• Singing intervals, scales, and trials

3. Theory Diagnostic Test

• Topics include intervals, scales, triads & 7th chords, key signatures, roman numeral/lead sheet analysis, time signatures, and cadences.

International Candidates: May request to do a live audition. Contact your course counselor or agent for more information.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 3
• SPM English Language: Grade B+
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
• UEC English Language: Grade A2

If English language requirements are not met, applicants must take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the program.

For International Students:

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
• Cambridge English (OET): 200
• IELTS: Band 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
• PTE Academic (Online): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

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) 

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For International students:

1. U1 - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

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