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PhD of Performing Arts

City University Malaysia

  • Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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City University Malaysia campus

About the program

A new four-year degree with pathways in theatre, Dance and entertainment design and technology.

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

  • Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 or MUET Band 4 (some programmes 5.0).

Accepted academic background

Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent, Exceptional Bachelor graduates (first class or CGPA 3.67) only for direct entry by research

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 or MUET Band 4 (CEFR mid B2)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • Passport Copy
  • Passport Photograph
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Employment Confirmation Letter

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM33,917 MYR
Application feeRM1,060 MYR
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPetaling Jaya Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Creative Industries
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value80
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.