Programmes

Students may choose from the following programmes when applying for postgraduate studies in the Department of Music.

M.Phil. (2 years)
Students may enroll as full-time or part-time degree candidates. Students are on probation for the first 12 months of a full-time degree and 18 months for a part-time degree. Full-time candidates must complete their thesis within 24 months from the date of registration, while part-time students have 36 months. Prospective applicants should note that extensions are not normally granted.

Ph.D. (3 years)
Students may enroll as either full-time or part-time candidates. Students who already possess an advanced degree at the Master's level at the time of application are normally admitted into a 36-month programme of full-time study or a 54-month programme of part-time study. Full-time students will be on probation for the first 12 months, while part-time candidates will have 18 months of probation. Students are expected to submit their theses at the end of their candidature, and extensions are not normally granted.

Ph.D. (4 years)
Students without advanced degrees at the Master's level may enroll in a 48-month full-time or 72-month part-time programme. Probation periods for this degree are 18 months and 27 months respectively. Students must hand in their theses at the end of their candidature, and extensions are not normally granted.

Requirements

Admission to postgraduate study at The University of Hong Kong is governed by the regulations of the Graduate School. Prospective applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves carefully with the Graduate School's requirements and deadlines before submitting their application. Candidates will be notified of the status and outcome of their application by the Graduate School. More information about these requirements may be found at www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply

In addition to the Graduate School's requirements, there are specific requirements that pertain to applicants in music.

For students interested in Musicology, an application should include one or two writing samples (such as term papers or other work showing evidence of independent research), in addition to a statement (of approximately one or two pages) outlining the applicant's proposed research project.

For students interested in Composition, an application should include at least two original compositions in notated form (possibly accompanied by recordings), in addition to a written statement describing the project/s the student wishes to pursue during his/her anticipated tenure in the Department, such as original compositions and research essays in composition, theory, or analysis.

Application Procedures

Application procedures may be found on the Graduate School website at www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply or by contacting the Graduate School directly at the following:

Graduate School
Room P403
Graduate House
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2857 3470
Fax: +852 2857 3543
Email: gradsch@hku.hk

Financial Assistance

Generous financial assistance in the form of studentships is available for full-time students. Postgraduates receiving studentships are normally expected to contribute to the Department's teaching by assisting staff members in their undergraduate courses. Further information about studentships and other forms of funding may be found at http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/index_ps4.htm

Postgraduate Advisor

The Department of Music's Postgraduate Advisor, Dr. Giorgio Biancorosso, is available to assist prospective students on all matters pertaining to postgraduate study in music. Please direct enquiries to:

Dr. Giorgio Biancorosso
Assistant Professor
Department of Music
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2241 5209
Fax: +852 2858 4933
Email: rogopag@hku.hk

FAQs

Prospective students are advised to read the FAQs on the Graduate School website at www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/faq.htm