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Curriculum for 2018 intake

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Details are subject to Regulations for Graduate Study.

Regulations for Graduate Study (PDF) Required Course Regulation (PDF)

Musicology

Optionality Category Semesters credits
Remedial
At the beginning of the school year, students are required to take a music theory proficiency test. Those who do not pass must not only make up for this course but also take two to four credits of designated related courses.
2
Required of the Institute
4
Required of the Division
3
Required of the Division
Credits exceeding four will not be counted toward graduation credits.
4
Elective
2
Elective
12
Elective
Courses offered by outside institutions or other universities, with the approval of the advisor and department head, must be at least six credits.
6

Performance

Optionality Category Semesters credits
Remedial
At the beginning of the school year, students are required to take a music theory proficiency test. Those who do not pass must not only make up for this course but also take two to four credits of designated related courses.
2
Remedial
Students who have not completed a music history course totaling four credits during their university years must fulfill the four-credit requirement by taking music history courses within this department.
2
Remedial
Graduate students majoring in piano who have not taken harpsichord courses during their undergraduate studies must make up for it.
2
Required of the Institute
4
Required of the Division
2
Required of the Division
Credits exceeding twelve will not be counted toward graduation credits.
4 12
Required of the Division
Credits exceeding four will not be counted toward graduation credits.
2
Elective
2
Elective
2
Elective
2
Elective
The total credits for courses from other departments or external institutions are limited to a maximum of six credits.

Composition

Optionality Category Semesters credits
Remedial
At the beginning of the school year, students are required to take a music theory proficiency test. Those who do not pass must not only make up for this course but also take two to four credits of designated related courses.
2
Remedial
Students who have not completed a music history course totaling four credits during their university years must fulfill the four-credit requirement by taking music history courses within this department.
4
Remedial
Those who have not taken a Guqin course during their university years must make up for it by completing a 2-credit "Minor: Guqin" course in this department.
2
Required of the Institute
4
Required of the Division
2
Required of the Division
Courses exceeding eight credits in the major field will not be counted towards graduation credits. For courses in composition from other departments or external institutions, a maximum of six credits will be allowed in total.
8
Elective
2
Elective
6
Elective
2
Elective
Students majoring in electronic music or new music theater, with the approval of the advisor and department head, must take at least three credits of relevant courses from external institutions or other universities.
3