Overview

Features

Although the concentrations 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.
Our Music research postgraduate students The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 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

Fields of specialization available include:

Ethnomusicology: the composition division emphasizes traditional Western musical training, and offers many collaborative and performance opportunities both locally and internationally to its students
Historical Musicology: interdisciplinary work bridges the fields of anthropology, musicology, popular music studies, sound studies, cultural studies, and performance studies
Theory: offers training in research and analytical methodologies, and familiarizes students with the state of research within the field

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Clearing Round: March 31
Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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.

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, is required for all Historical Musicology students.

Theory:

Applicants should have majored in music theory, musicology, or another related field.

Applicants should submit:

a curriculum vitae;
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; and
attend an interview (shortlisted applicants).a

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 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.