Music Studies

This programme is offered by Department of Music, Hong Kong Baptist University for holders of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) in the related disciplines who wish to continue on to a Bachelor’s degree in music studies.

For over 40 years, Department of Music has nurtured generations of graduates with a well-rounded practical, creative and intellectual foundation for careers in music. We place a strong emphasis on solo, chamber and ensemble performance throughout the years of study, providing a rich experience in practical music making.

Programme Features:

• A non-government-funded honours undergraduate programme.
• A full-time programme which is normally completed in 2 years.
• Comprehensive studies in musicianship, theoretical and historical knowledge, performance and teaching experience, and creative approaches to applying musical skills in the society.
• Rigorous training in conducting, entrepreneurship, music advocacy and community outreach.

Students are required to complete a total of 128 units, including 66 units of Major Courses (54 units of Core and 12 units of Major Electives) and 38 units General Education courses and 24 units of free elective courses. Students with Associate Degree/Higher Diploma qualifications will normally be admitted directly into the third year of study to complete the programme in two years.

Major Core Courses and Major Elective Courses (66 units):​
General Education (38 units):
The General Education (GE) Programme provides the foundation of a well-rounded university education by promoting Whole Person Education. The 38 units required under the GE requirements are divided into two categories - Core Requirements and Distribution Requirements.

• Core Requirements (26 units)
  • University English
  • University Chinese
  • Public Speaking
  • Information Management Technology
  • Numeracy
  • Physical Education
  • History and Civilization
  • Values and the Meaning of Life
  • University Life
• Distribution Requirements (12 units)
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Communication / Visual Arts
  • Science / Chinese Medicine
  • Social Sciences

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to sit for a written exam and /or audition/interview, to be scheduled in Late February to June 2017.
For Hong Kong students taking HKDSE for admission via JUPAS in 2017, the General Entrance Requirements are:

• Level 3 in English Language
• Level 3 in Chinese Language
• Level 2 in Mathematics
• Level 2 in Liberal Studies
• Level 2 in one elective subject: this programme will consider Other Language subjects at Grade E or above as unspecified elective subject

Departmental Entry Requirements:

• All applicants must have both a good result in Grade 8 ABRSM practical or its equivalent (especially for Chinese instruments) and at least Grade 5 in ABRSM Theory (or its equivalent), and/or show other evidence of distinction in music.
• Written Examination: this exam will cover basic music theory and basic knowledge of Western music history.
• Auditions/Interviews: Applicants invited to the audition/interview should prepare a seven-minute audition on their major instrument or voice, consisting of two pieces of contrasting styles and historical eras. Applicants who are proficient on a second instrument may be invited to perform for a few minutes after their major instrument audition. Supplemental materials, such as examples of original music compositions, are also welcome to be presented at this time.