Doctor Of Philosophy In Music Performance

Entry Requirements Candidates may be admitted into the programme by meeting all the academic, language, music or audition, and proposal requirements below. Additional documentations such as prior experiences in the field and recommendation letters are required.; Academic Requirements; ; Master’s Degree accepted by the HEPs Senate; or; Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree, as accepted by the HEPs Senate; or; Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree in a related field recognised by the Government of Malaysia; ; Music Audition Requirements; ; Click here to find out more.; Proposal Requirements; ; Candidates are required to submit the following:; One thesis proposal; with information on the scope of research, literature review, and supporting references. The proposal has to be between 500-1,000 words. The focus of the research covers all areas of performances, literatures, and composers. Focus on repertoires performed in Recital 1 and 2 is encouraged.; The following components are required: Background of Study; Significance of Study; Research Aims/Goals; Research Methods; Research Questions; Reference List; ; ; Two creative work proposals; Recital 1 & 2 ; - proposed list of repertoires programme to be performed.; Lecture-Recital ; - with information on the scope of the literature or performance to be studied and presented. Literature review and supporting reference to be included. The proposal has to be between 250-500 words.; ; Commencement of the Programme for International Students; ; Successful applicant will be able to proceed with the programme once the visa requirement is approved and received by the music office.; ; English Language Requirements; ; For Local students; Cambridge Linguaskills; 176; IELTS Academic; Band 6.5; Cambridge English Qualification and Test; 300; TOEFL; 79; Pearson Test of English; 63; MUET; Band 4.5; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS; 109; ; * If your native language or the prior degree studies is not in English, proof of English language proficiency is required when submitting your application. If English language is the medium of instruction from previous institution, supporting document is required.; ; For International Students; Cambridge Linguaskills; 176; IELTS; Band 6.5; Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests; (OET); 300; TOEFL; 79; Pearson Test of English; 63; MUET; Band 4.5; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS; 109; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Courses Offered Course; Fee note: UCSI University official programme page lists approximate international student total fee RM106,565; backend annual fee is annualised over the published duration (Full Time – 3 Years / Part Time – 7 years). A 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025 as stated by UCSI. Source: UCSI University official programme page https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/programmes/doctor-philosophy-music-performance