School of the Arts offers undergraduate programmes in Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Music, Product Design, Communication Graphics and Design & New Media Technology. The undergraduate programme is a three-year, full-time Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Fine Art degree programmes with courses offered throughout the academic year, whilst the graduate programme offers both mix-mode and research pathways.

Each of these highly individual professional degree programmes share certain important characteristics that reflect the APEX status of Universiti Sains Malaysia. The School of the Arts unique approach to the education of artists.

Identifying which higher institution learning will prepare an aspiring artist to meet the demands and challenges that await tomorrow's professionals can be a difficult task. The outcome will vary for each individual, based on his or her interests, needs, abilities and focus. The School of the Arts has long prided itself on the reputation and experience of its internationally renowned faculty.