The Master of Dance is Malaysia’s first fully coursework-based postgraduate dance programme.It provides a strong foundation in dance while exploring creative and academic approaches such as historical and cultural research, critical writing,movement analysis, and performing arts theory. The programme also includes teaching methods and creative production to deepen understanding of dance studies.Students will complete 43 credits over a minimum of 3 semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters. The programme includes eight core courses, covering advanced research, theory, and practice in dance. Students will also complete a research project in oneof four tracks: research, performance, choreography, or pedagogy, guided by a supervisor from the Dance Department. In addition, they will choose two elective courses aligned with their selected track.The programme prepares students for professional growth in dance through both practical and research-based learning.
Researcher; Lecturer; Choreographer; Professional Dancer, Stage Manager / Dance Production Coordinator , Event Organizer / Festival Coordinator
SEMESTER 1 | |||
CORE COURSES | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
RQA7001 | Dance Research Methodology | 4 | |
RQA7005 | Performing Arts Theory | 4 | |
RQA7011 | Arts Management | 3 | |
RQA7013 | Advanced Dance Technique 1 | 4 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE 1) | RQA7003 | Dance Pedagogy 1 | 4 |
RQA7004 | Choreolab 1 | 4 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 19 | ||
SEMESTER 2 | |||
CORE COURSES | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
RQA7006 | Dance Performance Analysis | 4 | |
RQA7007 | Dance Ethnography | 4 | |
RQA7015 | Research Project (P) | 4 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE 1) | RQA7010 | Choreolab 2 | 3 |
RQA7012 | Dance Pedagogy 2 | 3 | |
RQA7014 | Advanced Dance Technique 2 | 3 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||
SPECIAL SEMESTER | |||
CORE COURSES | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
RQA7008 | Seminar in Dance Studies | 4 | |
RQA70015 | Research Project (P) | 5 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 9 | ||
Note :
MALAYSIAN & INTERNATIONAL
General Requirements:
Possessed a Bachelor Degree of Dance / Bachelor Degree of Performing Arts with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
OR
Possessed a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:
1) UM graduate; or
2) At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
3) Publication in a related field; or
4) A scholarship holder; or
5) A Government servant; or
6) Pass an interview by PTj; or
7) Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.
Related Area
Fields of Performing Arts, Dance, Dance Creation and Production, Dance Education, Dance Culture.
Language Requirement
MUET : B4.0
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) : 60
TOEFL Essentials (Online) : 8.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic : 59
B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency : 169
A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in the related field*
* Note:
Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.
English Language Requirement
International applicant must possess at least:
A band 5.5 for IELTS (Academic); or
A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total, or a score of 80 for internet-based total for TOEFL.
Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.
Application Deadline: May for Semester I intake and October for Semester II intake.
For more information, please refer : https://study.um.edu.my/download-brochures
Last Update: 13/05/2025