The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4082
Music 音樂
MUSIC
Short Description
The BA in Music programme at CUHK provides instruction in the study of music as a humanistic discipline and offers extensive opportunities for the development of practical skills. The Music Department’s teaching team offers a wide range of expertise and has for decades nurtured important musicians of Chinese and Western music traditions. The Department’s library and archival collections are among the most important in Asia. It has its own symphony orchestra, wind orchestra, and choir, in addition to ensembles devoted to Chinese music, jazz, early music, and new music.
Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTES | 3 |
| NOTES: | ||
| (1) | The two subjects may include: | |
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or | |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II. | |
| (2) | Music is preferred but not required. | |
REMARKS:
- Applicants are strongly advised to state their academic interest and musical experience in the "Additional Information" of their JUPAS application.
- As a reference, students should have attained a level of proficiency in their main instrument / voice at or above ABRSM / Trinity College London Grade 8 (or equivalent).
- Audition video and written entrance test will be required.
- Students should include, if possible the following supporting documents: (a) letters of recommendation from music teachers / music professionals; (b) results and certificates of graded music examinations; (c) list of repertoire studied in the last 2 years; (d) composition portfolio (if available).
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
| Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here. | ||
| Note 2: For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores. | ||
| Note 3: The two subjects may include: | ||
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or | |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (A2 or above in French / German / Spanish; or N3 or above in Japanese; or Grade 3 or above in Korean). | |
| (iii) | For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable. | |
| Note 4: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here. | ||
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2025-26 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 177 | 103 | 131 | 206 | 205 | 822 |
| 2023 | 196 | 119 | 171 | 212 | 254 | 952 |
| 2022 | 232 | 123 | 149 | 238 | 208 | 950 |
| 2021 | 191 | 117 | 145 | 193 | 203 | 849 |
| 2020 | 187 | 124 | 144 | 197 | 219 | 871 |
| 2019 | 202 | 106 | 137 | 197 | 201 | 843 |
| 2018 | 221 | 143 | 149 | 181 | 220 | 914 |
| 2017 | 249 | 136 | 165 | 195 | 216 | 961 |
| 2016 | 236 | 132 | 176 | 225 | 237 | 1006 |
| 2015 | 288 | 149 | 223 | 271 | 315 | 1246 |
| 2014 | 289 | 198 | 277 | 318 | 355 | 1437 |
| 2013 | 311 | 193 | 289 | 338 | 407 | 1538 |
| 2012 | 313 | 205 | 291 | 337 | 414 | 1560 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2018 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2015 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
- The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.