Program Overview

Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy (Academy of Music)

The Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy programmes are offered by the School of Creative Arts.

General Information

• Study Mode: Full-time / Part-time
• Tuition Fee: Please refer to below
• Cut Off Date: 15 April 2026
• Year of Entry: 2026 September
• Funding Nature: UGC/RGC-funded, Self-funded

Tuition Fee

• UGC-funded:
  • AY2026/27: HK$47,000 (approx. US$6,000)
  • AY2027/28: HK$49,500 (approx. US$6,300)
  • AY2028/29: to be confirmed by University Grants Committee
• Full-time Self-funded: HK$94,000/year*
• Part-time Self-funded: HK$47,000/year* *Self-funded students' tuition fees are to be reviewed.

Programmes and Potential Supervisors

• Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy:
  • (The list of potential supervisors and projects is for reference only. Please visit the Faculty or School websites for the most up-to-date information on academic staff and potential supervisors.)

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

We invite candidates from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and potential, and good communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities to apply for full-time PhD study under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). HKPFS is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) with an aim to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. Applicants for admission to our PhD programmes via HKPFS will concurrently be considered for our regular research postgraduate programmes.

Important Application Dates for Academic Year 2026/27

Since the admission offers are highly competitive and subject to quota availability, applicants are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the application details and make applications as early as possible.

Research Areas

• French Baroque Keyboard
• Historical Performance
• Performance Practice
• Music Composition
• Prepared Musical Instruments
• Sound Installations
• Music Psychology Neuroscience
• Aesthetics
• Music for Health and Well-being
• History of Sensibility
• 18th-century Aesthetics
• Enlightenment Studies
• Music Philosophy
• Musicology and Music Pedagogy
• Music and AI
• Interface Development
• Music Technology and Interdisciplinary Research
• Music Education

Notes

1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.