Programme Code   : A1M054 / C2M005
Study Mode   : One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time
Programme Leader   : Prof Richard TSANG
Tel   : (852) 2948 8665
E-mail   : mame@ied.edu.hk



INTRODUCTION

This programme provides a solid subject-based grounding for practitioners
in the music profession while at the same time satisfies their need in further
developing understanding in thinking, research and practice in music
education relevant to their professional roles.

 
PROGRAMME AIMS

The programme aims to deepen and strengthen students’ professional aptitude in their chosen music domain such as composition, performance, or research; cultivate synergy between subject and pedagogical strengths in music; and help students develop and apply skills in creative and critical thinking, research and arts practice to the professional fields of music and music education.



PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps) divided into three areas of study: CORE (9 cps), FOCUS (9 cps) and ELECTIVE (6 cps).

CORE – 3 mandator y courses (9 cps) will provide essential training in research skills, aesthetic and critical thinking in music while offering specific subject-based grounding of common need.

Courses Title
Research Methods in Music
Contemporary Approaches to Music Teaching and Learning
Socio-psychological Perspective in Music and the Arts

FOCUS – Participants may choose to concentrate on any one of the following foci of study each comprising 9 cps.
It offers three different foci to meet participant needs:
(a) Composition and Pedagogy; (b) Performance and Pedagogy; and (c) Mixed-mode.
Focus Course Title
Composition and
Pedagogy Focus
Advanced Music Composition
Contemporary Music Analysis
Composition Pedagogy
Performance and
Pedagogy Focus
Performance Psychology and Pedagogy
Concert Practice
Conducting and Performance Leadership
Mixed-mode Focus EITHER
Choose ANY THREE courses from the combined focus offer;
OR
Choose ANY T WO Focus courses plus ONE Elective course

ELECTIVE* – comprising 6 cps which can be either course-based (2 elective courses), or research-based (options of dissertation/portfolio/recital).
Elective Course Title
Course-based Practices and Processes of Music Education I
Practices and Processes of Music Education II
Music Performance Teaching and Learning
Seminars in Cultural Ecology and Arts Dissemination
Arts management in Hong Kong
Advanced Creative Musicking and Improvisation Studies
Research-based Dissertation
Composition Portfolio
(Mandatory for Composition & Pedagog y Focus)
Recital Performance
(Mandatory for Performance & Pedagog y Focus)
*The offering of elective courses are subject to change, being determinded by the relevant Programme office’s decisions.


MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction is English.



TUITION FEE

The tuition fee for the whole programme is HK$96,000, i.e. HK$4,000 per credit point, subject to adjustment. Tuition
fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.



INTAKE STRUCTURE

There are two intakes in January and September each year.



ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should normally hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with music as either major or minor
subject. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate competency through one of the minimum requirements
as listed on the “Application and Admission” Section or completion of f irst degree at a university where the
programme studied was taught in English.

Notes: Holders of degrees from most Hong Kong tertiary institutions are exempted from this requirement.



SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available. For details, please visit www.ied.edu.hk/mame OR www.ied.edu.hk/cca.