Master of Dance

Master of Dance is a Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. Intake: Semester I in September; Semester II in February. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Minimum of 3 semesters; maximum of 8 semesters) options.

The Master of Dance at Universiti Malaya is a fully coursework-based postgraduate dance programme. It develops dance knowledge through creative and academic approaches, including historical and cultural research, critical writing, movement analysis, and performing arts theory. Students also study teaching methods and creative production.

The programme requires students to complete 43 credits over a minimum of 3 semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters. It includes eight core courses and a research project completed in one of four tracks: research, performance, choreography, or pedagogy, guided by a supervisor from the Dance Department. Students also select two elective courses aligned with their track.

Modules

• Dance Research Methodology
• Performing Arts Theory
• Arts Management
• Advanced Dance Technique 1
• Dance Pedagogy 1
• Choreolab 1
• Dance Performance Analysis
• Dance Ethnography
• Research Project (P)
• Choreolab 2
• Dance Pedagogy 2
• Advanced Dance Technique 2

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Dance at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Malaya.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Malaya as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Dance.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

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:

• UM graduate; or
• At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
• Publication in a related field; or
• A scholarship holder; or
• A Government servant; or
• Pass an interview by PTj; or
• Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.

Related Area

Fields of Performing Arts, Dance, Dance Creation and Production, Dance Education, Dance Culture.

Notes

• 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.
• Candidates are required to pass at least ‘B’ for each Core Courses.
• Candidates are required to complete the coursework component (Part I) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 prior to registering for the research component (Part II).
• Candidates are required to determine their research area and select a supervisor prior to embarking on the dissertation.

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

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.

Please check detail of study units at https://creativearts.um.edu.my/master-of-dance

• Researcher
• Lecturer
• Choreographer
• Professional Dancer
• Stage Manager / Dance Production Coordinator
• Event Organizer / Festival Coordinator

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.