Overview

The mission of the Dance program from University of Malaya is to advance knowledge, research and skills in performing arts and visual arts education and development.

Key Facts

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 also complete a research project in one of 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dance Research Methodology

Arts Management

Performing Arts Theory

Dance Pedagogy

Advanced Dance Technique
Choreolab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

43 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Dance

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in the related field

Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.

Possessed a Bachelor Degree of Dance / Bachelor Degree of Performing Arts with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38000 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

19000 MYR / year

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Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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