Faculty of Arts Music

Offered As:	Major	Minor
URL:	http://www.music.hku.hk/undergrad-general-info.html	http://www.music.hku.hk/undergrad-general-info.html
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes	Yes
Credits:	72	36
What is it about?	The Department of Music offers courses designed to meet the needs of students reading for a degree with either a specialist or non-specialist emphasis on music. Its curriculum has been designed with the following aims in mind: 1. To deepen students' understanding of the functions, concepts, structures, and values of music and its role in society; 2. To broaden students' knowledge of the diverse musical cultures of the world and their histories, styles, and ideas; 3. To train students to think critically about music and equip them with the verbal skills which will enable them to articulate their thinking; 4. To promote creative activity in the composition and performance of music as a mode of discourse that uniquely complements other modes of discourse in the humanities; 5. To provide a comprehensive education that integrates the activities of scholarship, composition, and performance, connecting them to the larger world of learning in the humanities, the sciences, and commerce. The curriculum consists of a series of courses covering a wide range of topics and approaches at introductory and advanced levels. Cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary interests are particularly encouraged.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Department of Music, School of Humanities.

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Major: MUSI1023, MUSI1025, and 6 credits of introductory course from any Arts programme, which may include additional credits in 1000-level Music courses. Minor: MUSI1025. For details, please check with the Department of Music.
Career opportunities	For further information, please check with the Department of Music, Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	http://www.music.hku.hk/undergrad-general-info.html
Contact	T: 3917 7045 E: music@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2023-24 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt.