Associate of Arts (Music Theme)

The Associate of Arts (Music Theme) gives students exposure to a broad curriculum whilst also allowing specialised electives to fine tune their musical knowledge.

Programme Aims & Features

This programme aims at building up students’ fundamental knowledge in music so as to prepare them for further studies in music or to pursue a music-related career. It covers basic theory and practices ranging from western classical music to Chinese and world musics.

Opportunities for Further Studies

This programme prepares students to articulate into a bachelor degree programme in music of a local or non-local university. The content of the courses follows closely those offered in the first year of the music programme of the local universities, in particular, the University of Hong Kong. Successful graduates of this theme are eligible for applying for admission to the bachelor degree programme in music at HKU, CUHK, HKBU and HKIEd.

Career Prospects

There are a growing number of job opportunities in the creative industries. Advertisements for jobs requiring musical knowledge or a music background are found in printed and electronic media. Reporters and programme presenters with musical knowledge are needed. Other job opportunities include being supporting staff in arts administration offices such as the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the HK Arts Festival, the various performing arts companies such as the HK Philharmonic Orchestra, etc. Students with practical strengths can serve as composers and arrangers for the pop music, TV and film industries, and so on.

Special Entrance Requirement

In addition to the minimum entry requirements, applicants are also required to possess the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) music theory with Grade 5 or above, or equivalent.