The Diploma in Music is a 2½-year programme designed to lay a solid foundation of musical studies which focuses on the development of musical skills and theoretical knowledge. The program integrates music theory and harmony, music history, musicianship and performance studies, which provides a wealth of musical experience and transferable skills, preparing students for undergraduate study or the workplace.
Entry requirements
SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits
UEC with 3 credits
SKM Level 3
Related Certificate or equivalent
MQA-APEL T4
Additional Requirements
Minimum Grade 3 in practical for any musical instruments or Theory (A.B.R.S.M. / Trinity or equivalent)
Programme structure and modules
Year 1
Music Fundamentals 1: Theory
Music Appreciation 1: Aesthetic and Styles
Musicianship 1: Beat and Rhythm
Applied Digital Skills (NEW)
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local students) (NEW)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students) (NEW)
Music Fundamentals 2: Fundamental Harmony
Music Appreciation 2: Genre and Repertoire
Musicianship 2: Pitch and Melody
Music Fundamentals 3: Extended Harmony and Baroque Counterpoint
Music Appreciation 3: Form and Structure
Musicianship 3: Interval and Chord
Performance Series 1: Solo
Music Practices 1: Music for Children
Year 2
Music Fundamentals 4: Computer Notation Technique
Music Appreciation 4: Performance Medium and Instrumentation
Performance Series 2: Duo
Music Practices 2: Music for Teens
Growth Mindset (NEW) / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Musicianship 4: Key and Modulation
Music Practices 3: Music Production 1
Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia (NEW)
Music Fundamentals 5: Creative Composition
Music Appreciation 5: World Music
Music Performance Series 3: Chamber
Elective 1: Music Practices 4:
– Music for Adults
– Any Elective course
Co-Curriculum Management
Year 3
Performance Series 4: Ensemble
Elective 2
Music Practices 5: Music as Business
Financial Aid / Funding
PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
Career opportunities
Music instrumentalist, music producer, musicologist, music supervisor, vocalist, programme director, music arranger, music researcher, orchestra performer, conductor & music educator.
