Overview
Music from The Chinese University of Hong Kong is emphatically research-oriented, with the completion of a thesis/portfolio as the major degree requirement. In addition, students are required to take core and elective courses within their specialized fields and a foreign language (aside from English and Chinese) and IT competency are also required of students in selected fields. Our program is designed to bridge the gap between undergraduate and doctoral studies, and to prepare students for further advanced studies either locally or abroad.
Students at Music from The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:
- lay the groundwork for carrying out up-to-date research in the field.
- be equipped for careers as research associates, adjunct university teachers and professional composers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Composition
- Ethnomusicology
- Historical Musicology
- Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Clearing Round: 31 March (Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Music Musicology Music Composition View 3 other Masters in Music Composition in Hong Kong (SAR)Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A curriculum vitae (must use the template)
- Papers and publications;
- A statement of research interest / topic written in English (1,000 - 1,200 words);
- Bibliography;
- graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
- graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
- completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
- English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
5363 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5363 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
5363 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5363 USD per year during 24 months.
HK$42,100 per annum
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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