The Programme is research-oriented and students are required to enrol in all required courses.
Specializations
- Ethnomusicology
- Musicology
- Theory
Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree in Music or a related field.
Applicants should submit:
- A curriculum vitae (must use the template from the Music Department's website: CV template);
- Two writing samples in English;
- A statement of research interest/topic with bibliography written in English (1,000 - 1,200 words excluding bibliography).
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
Professor Adam KIELMAN
Division of Music,
Rm 201, 2/F, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong


