Master of Arts in Performing Arts Studies
- Study Mode
Full-time / Part-time
- Normal Duration
1 years / 2 years
- Tuition Fee (HK$)
Please refer to Fees and Financial Aid
- Credit Requirement
24
Programme Overview
The Master of Arts in Performing Arts Studies is the first ever performing arts studies programme in the postgraduate level offered by the Academy. This programme aims to nurture thinkers and reflective practitioners in performing arts. It equips students with theoretical knowledge and research skills, enabling them to reflect on performing arts and comprehend contemporary Hong Kong arts practice. The curriculum offers an interdisciplinary learning experience. Students can choose elective courses from the six Academy Schools, namely the School of Chinese Opera, School of Dance, School of Drama, School of Film and Television, School of Music and School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts. We welcome applicants from performing arts and other disciplines. The learning process is reflective and interdisciplinary, with an emphasis on critical thinking, presentation and writing skills. Graduates are expected to become cultural advocates and leaders. They may pursue careers in managerial, curatorial, and educational roles within the creative, cultural, and performing arts industries. This programme is provided by the General Education and Research Unit in the Academy.
Admission Requirements
Possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, normally with honours not lower than Second Class (upper division), or an average grade not lower than B; and
Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (Academic test) or 78 or above in TOEFL iBT (from a testing centre recognised by the Academy).
Auditions, Interviews, and Tests
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview in person via email. Interview will be conducted in English.
Please visit Auditions, Interviews, and Tests for more details about the interview.
Applicants of 2025/26 Autumn intake will be interviewed during March to April 2025
Interview List of 2025/26 Autumn intake (To be announced)
Curriculum
Required Courses Students must take the three required courses listed below, 3 credits each (Total: 9 credits) | |
|---|---|
Offering School/unit | Course Title |
General Education and Research | Research and Practice-as-Research |
General Education and Research | Decoding Performance |
General Education and Research | Contemporary Hong Kong Arts Practice |
Elective Courses Students are required to take 15 credits from the elective courses listed below: | |
|---|---|
| Offering School/unit | Course Title |
| General Education and Research | Independent Research (Prerequisite: Research & Practice-as-Research) |
| General Education and Research | Art and Media |
| General Education and Research | Arts Entrepreneurship and Leadership |
| General Education and Research | Safeguarding Diversity of Cultural and Artistic Expressions |
| Chinese Opera | Chinese Opera: Culture and Practice |
| Chinese Opera | Cross-media Studies of Chinese Opera and Cinema |
| Dance | Contemporary Dance in Action |
| Dance | Reading Dance |
| Drama | Interdisciplinary Dramaturgy |
| Drama | Critical Studies in Education for Performing Arts Educators I |
| Drama | Critical Studies in Education for Performing Arts Educators II |
| Film and Television | Cinema Studies I |
| Film and Television | Cinema Studies II |
| Music | Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Music |
| Music | Curating Performing Arts |
| Music | Time, Space and Spatiality in Music |
| Music | Wellness and Performing Arts |
| Theatre and Entertainment Arts | Arts Management |
| Theatre and Entertainment Arts | Creative Industries |
Note: Some of the Electives may be offered in a two-year cycle.