The Bachelor of Drama programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the theories, technique, aesthetics, management, and technologies of drama and theatre. This programme offers the flexibility for students to choose an area of specialisation either as professionals or academics as their careers.
• Actor
• Lecturer
• Directors
• Cultural Officer
• School Teacher
• Networking
• Stage Manager
• Dramaturges
• Script writer
• Cinematographers
• Acting coaches
• Production designers
• Stage and TV producer
• Production Manager
• ASTRO Media Prima
• Filem Negara Malaysia (FNM)
• Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
• Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah
• Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
• Scenographers (set, light, sound and costume)
• Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
• Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor)
• Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center (NusPARC)
• Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)
• National Department for Arts and Culture (Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara)
• Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia)
Students must complete a total of 126 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Drama. The programme is to be completed in three (3) academic years which consists of 6 Normal Semesters and including 1 Special Semester. Students must take and pass all courses / subjects prescribed as:
Course Component | Credits |
University Course | 24 |
Faculty Core Course | 7 |
Programme Core Course | 58 |
Faculty Elective Course | 6 |
Programme Elective Course | 31 |
Total Credits for Graduation | 126 |
Bachelor of Drama
QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENTS |
STPM (Current Year) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM level; AND Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the STPM level; AND 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. |
Matriculation / | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Foundation/Matriculation level;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Foundation/Matriculation level;
AND
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; |
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 CGPA of 3.00;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Diploma level;
AND
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; |
EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION | |
(1) UM Foundation (SATU) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the UM Foundation (SATU);
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the UM Foundation (SATU);
AND
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; |
(2) GCE A-Level | Possess a recognised GCE A-Level qualification;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the GCE A-Level qualification;
AND
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 fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
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(3) STPM (Not the Current Year) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the STPM level not the current year;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the STPM level not the current year;
AND
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; |
(4) Matriculation/Foundation | Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 at the Matriculation / Foundation level not the current year;
AND
Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Matriculation / Foundation level not the current year;
AND
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; |
(5) Foundation IPTS / Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) | Obtain at least a CGPA of 3.00 at the Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) / Foundation IPTS;
AND Obtain at least Grade B- in any two (2) subjects at the Asasi Seni Kreatif (ASWARA) / Foundation IPTS;
AND
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; |
QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENTS | ||
STPM (Current Year) | Passed the STPM with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies; | ||
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION | Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least CGPA of 2.00; | ||
DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT | REQUIREMENT 1 Possess a Diploma or any other qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and the University Senate with at least CGPA of 2.00; REQUIREMENT 2 Have working experience in the related field for three (3) years; Passed the STPM not the current year with at least CGPA of 2.0 and Grade C in any three (3) subjects including General Studies; Passed the Matriculation/Foundation not the current year with at least CGPA of 2.00; | ||
OTHER QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENT 1 Possess a GCE A-Level qualification with at least Grade B in any two (2) subjects; Nevertheless, candidate with no MUET result but having the following may be considered for admission subject to completion of MUET requirement within one (1) academic session: REQUIREMENT 2 Passed the Foundation Studies in Creative Arts (ASWARA)/ Private Foundation of the Institute of Higher Learning with at least CGPA of 2.00; |
6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester
Last Update: 10/03/2025