Diploma of Performing Arts
- Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A new four-year degree with pathways in theatre, Dance and entertainment design and technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Performing Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Artistic director
- Choreographer
- Dance administrator
- Dance critic
- Dance educator
- Dance programming coordinator
- Dance producer
- Dance studio director
Curriculum
- Pathways in theatre
- Dance and entertainment design and technology
- With rigorous production-driven and process-based courses preparing students to create
- Lead and operate performances for live and immersive industries.
Entry requirements
Academic
- SPM/O-Level or UEC (secondary school completion) with 3 credits
- SPM/O-Level min 3 credits
- UEC min 3 Grade Bs
- APEL.A certificate
- audition/portfolio for music and performing arts
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- IELTS Academic 5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application Form
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photographs
- Passport Copy (All Pages)
- Certified Academic Qualifications
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
How to apply
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,442 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway University, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | Performing Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
4 Feb 2027
82 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Jul 2027
233 days left
Scholarships
Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 4 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $7,442 USD per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, IELTS Academic 5. A portfolio is required.
Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.