The Programme is research-oriented and students may be required to enrol in formal courses as deemed necessary.
Students must fulfil the qualifying examination requirements before submitting their dissertation.
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:
1. A curriculum vitae (must use the template from the Music Department's website: CV template);
2. Two writing samples in English;
3. A research proposal with bibliography written in English (3,000 - 4,000 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.)
(for PhD programmes only)
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