Overview
About the programme
The Department offers MMus and DMus research degree programmes in Composition and MPhil and PhD research degree programmes in three research concentrations, namely Historical Musicology, Theory, and Ethnomusicology. Research in HIstorical Musicology and Theory focuses mainly on Western Music, while that in Ethnomusicology emphasizes Chinese Music and other non-Western music cultures.
Although the concentrations in the Music programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong reflect recognized professional boundaries, the faculty as a whole embraces the spirit of interdisciplinary research and is actively engaged in diverse modes of scholarly inquiry. In keeping with international practice, postgraduate studies in composition lead towards the professional degree titles of MMus and DMus, while that in the other three research concentrations, ethnomusicology, historical musicology, and theory, lead towards the MPhil and PhD. Our research postgraduate students, in addition to formal courses, have many other opportunities to become exposed to the latest academic research in music. The department research forum series offers a platform for faculty and PhD students to present their work in progress, and the colloquium series features guest lectures by international scholars on a regular basis. Faculty- and University-wide interdisciplinary lectures, forums and conferences, and exchange opportunities are also available.
Programme Structure
Areas of specialization:
- Composition
- Enthnomusicology and Chinese Music
- Musicology and Western Music History
- Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Clearing Round: March 31
- Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music View 3 other PhDs in Music in Hong Kong (SAR)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Ethnomusicology:
- Applicants should have majored in ethnomusicology, musicology, anthropology, or another related field.
- All Ethnomusicology students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in Chinese and English. Ability to use a language other than Chinese and English, for research purposes, may be required.
Historical Musicology:
- Applicants should have majored in musicology or another related field.
- Ability to use a language other than Chinese and English, for research purposes, may be required for Historical Musicology students.
Theory:
- Applicants should have majored in music theory, musicology, or another related field.
- Ability to use a language other than Chinese and English, for research purposes, may be required for Theory students.
- A curriculum vitae (must use the template)
- A copy of Master's thesis and / or other research papers and publications;
- A research proposal written in English (3,000 - 4,000 words)
- Bibliography;
Tuition Fee
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International
42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months. -
National
42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
- 42,100 HKD per year
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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