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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.

Career 

• 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)

Course Structure

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 ComponentCredits
University Course24
Faculty Core Course7
Programme Core Course58
Faculty Elective Course6
Programme Elective Course31
Total Credits for Graduation126

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Drama

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS
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 /
 Foundation 
(Current Year)


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: 

 

  • Obtained of at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
  • Obtained of at least 33 points in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)


(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 
(Not the Current Year)



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;



6 Normal Semesters and 1 Special Semester



Last Update: 10/03/2025