Program Overview
The Performing Arts (Drama) at University of Malaya is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Performing Arts (Drama) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Performing Arts (Drama) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar on Directing
- Seminar on Arts Marketing
- Seminar on Drama in Education
- Seminar on Arts Management
- Seminar on Southeast Asian Theatre
- Aesthetics of Drama
- Theatre Production
- Study on Traditional Theatre
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelors Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
- Applicants with a Bachelors Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Malaya
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Universiti Malaya's academic programmes are globally acclaimed and highly-ranked worldwide in its individual category while encompassing a broad spectrum of knowledge. Offering versatile modes of...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
