Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music
音樂文學士(榮譽)
Year 1 Entry – HKDSE/ International Qualifications/ Post-Secondary
Programme Code | Duration of Study | Mode of Study | Class Start Date |
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Fund Type
Government Funded
First Year Intake Number
23
Credits Required for Graduation
128
Remarks:
For Non-Local Non-Mainland Students, the Programme Office will not consider applicants who select this programme as their second choice.
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Programme provides graduates with a practical and intellectual foundation for careers in music or music-related fields. Students accepted into the Programme study with scholars and teachers in music theory and analysis, composition, music history, music education, and performance. The programme places a special emphasis on the role of technology and computers in various aspects of music, providing students with cutting-edge equipment and facilities. These include the vast array of electronic instruments and recording technology. Performance is an important part of music education at the University. Students participate intensively in solo, chamber and ensemble performance throughout the years of study.
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Programme provides graduates with a practical and intellectual foundation for careers in music or music-related fields. In Year 2, students declare their specialties in one of the four Concentrations:
- Composition
- Directed Studies
- Music Education
- Performance
Depending on their chosen Concentration, a selection of concentration courses in Years 2 & 3 prepares students for the Honours Project in Year 4, in the format of a composition portfolio, a concerto and recital performance, a lecture-recital, or a written thesis on music history, theory, music education, or music-related topic.
Students accepted into our degree programme study with a team of composers, performers, and music scholars who specialise in music composition, music education, keyboard performance, choral and orchestral conducting, Chinese and Western music history, and music theory and analysis. They will also have the opportunity to interact with visiting scholars and artists who come from Hong Kong, China, and many other countries, in seminars, lectures, master-classes, and recitals. The strong emphasis on solo, chamber, and ensemble performance throughout the four years provides our students with a rich experience in practical music making. The programme's emphasis on the role of technology and computers in various aspects of music is supported by cutting-edge equipment and facilities, including the Electro-Acoustic Music Centre (EMC) and the Laboratory for Immersive Arts and Technology (LIATe).
Graduates have a wide range of employment possibilities in teaching, performance, radio/television, music-related business, arts management and further study.
JUPAS - General Entrance Requirements
Programme Entrance Requirements
Programme Requirements
| HKDSE Core Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
| ANY 2 SUBJECTS Notes | 3 |
Notes for elective subjects:
1) One of the electives must be any Category A subjects (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
2) The other elective can be any of the following subjects:
a) Category A subjects (including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
b) Category B (Applied Learning) subjects with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above;
c) Category C (Other Language) subjects.
Please refer to the following link for the details of General and Programme Entrance Requirements
Remarks on other requirements:
1) Music qualifications to be determined by the Academy
2) Applicants are required to submit portfolio and/or to attend an examination/ interview/ audition. Please refer to the programme website for more details: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk.
International Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements
Applicants are required to submit their music qualifications and/or examination results. All applicants must have a good result in Grade 8 ABRSM practical grade / performance grade or its equivalent (especially for Chinese Instruments) and at least Grade 5 in ABRSM Theory or its equivalent, and/or show evidence of distinction in music. In addition, applicants will submit a portfolio, and shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an aptitude test, interview and/or audition. For details, please refer to the Academy of Music's website: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/programmes/ba.
Post-Secondary Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements
Applicants are required to submit their music qualifications and/or examination results. All applicants must have a good result in Grade 8 ABRSM practical grade / performance grade or its equivalent (especially for Chinese Instruments) and at least Grade 5 in ABRSM Theory or its equivalent, and/or show evidence of distinction in music. In addition, applicants will submit a portfolio, and shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an aptitude test, interview and/or audition. For details, please refer to the Academy of Music's website: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/programmes/ba.
中国内地应届高考生入学 - 课程入学要求
音乐文学士(荣誉) - 申请人必须考获英国皇家音乐学院实践级别/演奏级别第8级(或与其同等资历，例如中国乐器之考试)及英国皇家音乐学院乐理考试第5级(或与其同等资历)
提交作品集及面试安排
报读音乐文学士为第一志愿的申请人须于2027年6月13日前(截止报名日期前) 提交音乐作品，逾期提交的作品集将不予考虑。内容包括:
- 试奏短片: 申请人以其主修乐器或声乐表演两首不同风格的乐曲以展示其最高技巧程度，短片总长度以10分钟为限，请只用一种乐器或声乐准备一条试奏短片。 (申请人必须于2027年4月21日前考获英国皇家音乐学院实践级别/演奏级别第8级中取得良好成绩 (或与其同等资历，例如中国乐器之考试)，方可选择该乐器为主修乐器。)
- 申请人其他音乐资历之证明文件(例如与音乐有关之研究, 写作, 原创作曲等)
- 此视频不能经过任何剪辑，所有经过剪辑之视频将不被接纳。于开始演奏或演唱第一首作品之前，须清楚说明申请人姓名、录音日期、作品及作曲家名称。
- 此视频的拍摄角度必须包括申请人全身及乐器，而拍摄日期必须为提交日期之前的30天以内。
申请人提交预选作品集时必须提供音乐学历证明(包括分数和证书)的复印本，以供参考。
音乐作品及音乐学历证明提交方法
- 申请人需把音乐作品及音乐学历证明上载至个人的云储存空间/网盘，并在网上表格提供音乐作品及音乐学历证明的网盘链接以供审核。
注意：- 云储存空间/网盘的档案请勿设置下载期限。
- 档案名称格式为 “申请人姓名-音乐作品-作品编号-作品类型”和“申请人姓名-音乐学历证明”，例如：“陈大文-音乐作品-1-小提琴独奏”和“陈大文-音乐学历证明”。
- 请把所有的音乐学历证明合成一个档案，再上载至云储存空间/网盘。
- 面试安排：面试(包括试奏及乐理能力测试)预计于六月以网上形式进行，凡获邀参加面试者必须如期参加面试，缺席者将不获考虑录取。另于高考成绩公布前接获面试通知者，如其国家统一高考成绩最终未达所属省市区报读第一批重点高校的分数线(一本线)，或其英语分数未达110分，已安排的面试将会取消。
面试安排：
面试预计于六月进行，缺席者将不获考虑录取。如有更新安排，将作另行通知。另于高考成绩公布前接获面试通知者，如其国家统一高考成绩最终未达所属省市区报读第一批重点高校的分数线(一本线)，或其英语分数未达110 分，已安排的面试将会取消。
Programme Contact Information
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Academy of Music
