General Admission Requirements
Master of Fine Arts and Master of Music Programmes
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree in relevant discipline from the Academy; or Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline from a recognised institution; or another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from another recognised institution; and
- Band 5.5 or above in IELTS Academic Test; or 59 or above in TOEFL iBT, if the Bachelor’s degree is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English; and
- Specific requirements prescribed by the respective programmes, if any.
Master of Arts in Performing Arts Studies
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised institution, normally with honours not lower than Second Class (upper division), or an average grade not lower than B; and
- Band 6.0 or above in IELTS Academic Test; or 78 or above in TOEFL iBT.
Programme Specific Admission Requirements
Master of Fine Arts in Dance
Applicants should possess an overall programme grade of B (3.0) or above in the Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
In addition to the general admission requirements and the programme specific admission requirements, applicants are also required to submit the following supporting application materials:
Applicants for Choreography Major are required to submit at least two of the following:
- Digital recordings of two works (5-10 minutes each) or one long work (minimum 20 minutes) collaborated, choreographed and/or performed including a group work, a solo and/or duet;
- Evidence of participation in national or international dance festivals or residencies;
- One Screendance or Dance Film production;
- Reflective essay, published papers or conference proceedings.
Applicants for Dance Pedagogy Major are required to submit at least two of the following:
- Digital recording of at least one work demonstrating performance ability at professional standard in a selected genre;
- Accreditation and certification from professional dance teachers' organisations or bodies;
- Evidence of teaching employment at tertiary institutions, arts organisations, or private dance studios;
- Teaching portfolio including leading, conducting or assisting at workshops, masterclasses, or residencies;
- Reflective essay, published papers or conference proceedings.
Applicants for Dance Science Major are required to submit at least two of the following:
- Digital recording of at least one video or paperwork demonstrating ability at a professional standard in a selected dance science topic (includes but not limited to exercise physiology, performance psychology, mindfulness, and physical fitness);
- Accreditation and certification from professional physical, psychological, or mindfulness training organisations or bodies;
- Proof of conducting theoretical or practical workshops and courses on dance performance-related topics;
- Records of previous qualitative or quantitative research experience, including published papers or conference proceedings if any;
- Reflective written essay for dancers and teachers with a keen interest to enhance performance and/or pedagogical practice.
Master of Fine Arts in Drama
A satisfactory level of Chinese comprehension and writing skills may be required, depending on individual study plans.
Applicants for Applied Theatre, Drama and Education Majors should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines in education, social work or equivalent and at least two years of drama and theatre education or applied theatre experience.
Applicants for Dramaturgy Major should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines in arts and humanities, theatre or creative arts. Applicants possessing a Bachelor's degree in other areas will also be considered on the basis of their relevant work and creative experience.
Applicants for Playwriting Major should have a satisfactory level of Chinese comprehension and writing skills.
In addition to the general admission requirements and the programme specific admission requirements, applicants are also required to submit the following supporting application materials:
Applicants for Directing, Playwriting and Dramaturgy Majors are required to submit, in support of their statement of intent, at least one of the following:
- Digital video file/photographs of applicant's past work;
- Digital video file/photographs and/or portfolio of applicant's current work;
- Digital video file/photographs and/or past portfolio of applicant's relevant work in specialisation area(s).
Applicants for Applied Theatre, Drama and Education Majors may submit, in support of their statement of intent, any one of the following:
- Digital video file/photographs/written record of applicant's drama teaching activities;
- Digital video file/photographs/written record of any drama education/applied drama/theatre activities designed or facilitated by the applicant;
- One or more drama education syllabus devised by the applicant in the past.
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Production
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in related and associated disciplines such as visual arts, media and communications, multimedia, drama, creative writing, arts and business management, law, journalism, music composition, film studies, and education, who can demonstrate relevant production skills, experience or aptitude.
Supporting Materials
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants are also required to submit the following supporting materials:
• At least two 30-minute video files of applicant's relevant work in film production (with original subtitles and English subtitles) in the role of director, producer, cinematographer, editor, production designer and/or sound designer; or
• At least two 30-minute screenplays of applicant's relevant work in the role of screenwriter (in original language and English).
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre and Entertainment Arts
Applicants should possess an overall programme grade of B (3.0) or above in the Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
In addition to the general admission requirements and the programme specific admission requirements, all applicants are also required to:
- Submit a portfolio of work along with their application form, including materials demonstrating their experience in the specialisation.
- If shortlisted, attend an interview session in which their portfolio will be reviewed and their suitability for the programme will be assessed.
Master of Music
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the Academy with a final year GPA of 3.3 or above in the Major and an overall programme GPA of 2.7 or above; or
Bachelor's degree in Music from a recognised institution, normally with honours not lower than Second Class (upper division), or an average grade not lower than B in undergraduate courses; or
Other qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from another recognised institution.
- For Western Music Performance, Conducting (Western Orchestras) and Composition Majors, Band 6 or above in IELTS Academic Test, or 78 or above in TOEFL iBT, if the undergraduate degree is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English.
- Applicants applying for a Major Study in Performance (Chinese Instruments) or Conducting (Chinese Orchestras) whose entrance qualification has not been obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is Chinese are required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of Chinese comprehension and writing skills.
Admission with Advanced Standing
The Academy may admit students with advanced standing to Postgraduate programmes on individual merit. Students admitted with advanced standing shall have satisfied admission requirements of the relevant programme of study.
Advanced standing may be granted to students who have satisfactorily completed relevant studies at an appropriate level at the Academy or at a recognised institution elsewhere, or who are in possession of significant professional experience in a relevant art discipline which in the judgement of the Academy merits exemption from some of the courses pertaining to the programme of study.
Equivalency Principles
The evaluation of prior learning and professional activity submitted for the purpose of admission with advanced standing, or as equivalent to the general admission requirements, will be guided by principles that take into account various factors. A panel of three reviewers carry out evaluation to help ensure a balanced assessment. Factors under respective equivalency principles are as follows:
- Appropriateness - the learning or activity is the same type, and in the same or equivalent subject areas;
- Level, depth, and quality - the learning or activity is of equivalent standard, encompassing similar depth at a sufficiently advanced level;
- Currency - the learning or activity is up-to-date;
- Length of time required, frequency, and other quantifiers - the learning or activity demands an equivalent time to complete at a similar intensity and frequency;
- Peer and industry assessment - the activity is acknowledged by peers or within the field as significant, or the learning is at a recognised and/or accredited institution; and,
- Artistic, creative, and scholarly content - the learning or activity has appropriate content.