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 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 5 other Masters in Music in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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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

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 24 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music.

Available Scholarships

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