Foundation in Music at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme that builds the musical knowledge and thinking skills needed for progression to a bachelor’s degree in music.
Malaysia
UCSI University
Foundation
General
In-person
1 Year
US$11,067
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Foundation in Music at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme that builds the musical knowledge and thinking skills needed for progression to a bachelor’s degree in music. It introduces students to music in depth through listening, appreciation and Malaysian music studies, while encouraging them to question ideas and connect musical concepts to real-world contexts.
The learning experience is practical as well as academic, with performance and ensemble work in choir or orchestra, musicianship training and instrument study. It also develops teamwork, responsibility, communication and digital awareness, creating a broad foundation for further study in music and the wider music industry. Based on the official programme overview and structure, this is an in-person foundation pathway in Kuala Lumpur with a clear progression role into degree-level music study.
Choir 1 and 2
Orchestra 1 and 2
Musicianship 1 and 2
Introduction to Music Industries
Music Listening
Appreciation of Music
Introduction to Malaysian Music
Major Instrument 1 and 2
Short Semester Major Instrument
Minor Instrument 1 and 2
Writing for Academic Purposes
Students are required to complete a total of 6 credit hours from the following list:
Short Semester Minor Instrument
Introduction to Language and Communication
Critical Thinking Skills
Fundamentals of Ethics
Positive Psychology
Web Development
Media Literacy
Foundation in Music at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme that builds the musical knowledge and thinking skills needed for progression to a bachelor’s degree in music.
Foundation in Music takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Foundation in Music is a pathway-style course for students preparing for relevant further study. Progression depends on the published entry requirements for the target course.
Academic entry requirements include O-Level: At least C grade in 5 subjects. English evidence may include IELTS 4.0.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$11,067.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| O-Level | At least C grade in 5 subjects |
| Other Equivalent Qualifications | RecognitionOther equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Music audition requirement | Music requirementCandidates must pass the Music Audition Audition detailsUCSI provides the detailed music audition requirements on the Institute of Music undergraduate audition requirements page |
| Foundation English support note | International studentsApplicants with an academic qualification from a higher learning institution that uses English as the medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online) | 140 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (OET) (Conventional/Online) | 200 |
| IELTS (International Students) | Band 4.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (International Students) | 30-31 |
| TOEFL Essentials (Online) | 5.0 |
| PTE Academic / Academic (Online) | 36 |
| MUET (International Students) | Band 3 |
| CEFR (International Students) | B1 (High B1) |
| Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS (International Students) | 106 |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$11,067 |
| Estimated total | US$11,067 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.