Program Overview
The Music at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Approaches to the Study of Music\', \'Traditional Musical Culture in China\', \'Musical Culture in Contemporary China\', \'Western Opera & Related Vocal Genres\', \'Western Instrumental Genres\', \'Music in World Cultures: Topics in World Musics\', \'Music and Popular Culture in Hong Kong\', \'Music Management and Promotion\', \'Music in Film\', \'Special Topic I in "Music and Society\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
(A)Applicants shall have:- 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" in undergraduate courses; or
- completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
- holders of a master\'s degree or those who expect to obtain a Bachelor\'s degree in the current academic year may also apply for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sha Tin District, China
public research university in Hong Kong established in 1963
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
