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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music Technology and Management (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))
Full-time S6 or above Degree

Programme Code DS125113K

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music Technology (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

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Practical Training and Theoretical Knowledge

Equip students with the necessary expertise and competencies to embark on successful careers in the ever-evolving music industry.

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Practical Training and Theoretical Knowledge

Equip students with the necessary expertise and competencies to embark on successful careers in the ever-evolving music industry.

Basic Information

This programme is dedicated to integrating artistic creativity with technological innovation, comprehensively cultivating students’ professional knowledge and practical skills in the fields of music production, sound design, and audio engineering. The curriculum encompasses three principal strands: Sound Design for Games, Contemporary Music Composition, and Sound Design for Film, while incorporating emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR). Emphasizing experiential learning and industry readiness, the program also prioritizes cross-cultural communication and entrepreneurial competencies, equipping students to navigate the complexities of today’s diverse music and creative industries and to expand their professional horizons. 

Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 4 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
THEi1
Medium of Instruction Chinese (Putonghua)2
Remarks
  1. Core modules would be conducted at THEi (Chai Wan) and some General Education (GE) modules at other campuses.
  2. Except some General Education Core and Elective Modules in English.
Notes
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 3
English Language 3
Mathematics 2
Elective Subject 2
Citizenship and Social Development Attained
  • Equivalent*
Remarks
*Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Degree programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  1. These are the entrance requirements of Year 1 entry.
  2. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose. The results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for Degree programmes. Relevant ApL subject include: Popular Music Production.
  4. An “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” for admission purpose.
  5. HKDSE Liberal Studies at Level 2 or above will be recognised for meeting the subject requirement of Citizenship and Social Development.

Articulation / Employment

Career Prospects

Graduates will be qualified to engage in creative media development within a variety of organisations, including popular culture enterprises, sound mixing studios, post-production companies, advertising agencies, and audio production departments of television broadcasters. Additional career opportunities include roles as sound designers, film score producers, game music composers, and electronic music producers.

Curriculum

  • Music & Cultural Identity
  • Basic Musicianship 1
  • Basic Musicianship 2
  • Critical Listening for Music
  • Introduction to Audio Signal Processing
  • Studio Recording & Mixing 1
  • Studio Recording & Mixing 2
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 1
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1+
  • GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society+
  • Sound Art: History of Sound & Noise
  • Acoustics & Psychoacoustics
  • Location Sound Recording & Field Recording
  • Live Sound Production
  • Composing for Media
  • Programme Elective 1
  • GE Core Module: A.I. & Blockchain in Society & Work+
  • GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset+
  • GE Elective Module 1#
  • GE Elective Module 2#
  • Advanced Composing for Media
  • Sound Installation & Sound Spatialisation
  • Frontiers in Sound & Technology
  • AR/VR Immersive Audio Workshop
  • Events & Touring Production
  • Work-integrated Learning*
  • Programme Elective 2
  • Programme Elective 3
  • GE Core Module English for Academic Studies 2+
  • GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes+
  • Creative Digital Marketing & Branding
  • Music Publishing, AI & Ethics
  • Max/MSP for Sound Design 1
  • Max/MSP for Sound Design 2
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • Graduation Project
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 2
  • GE Elective Module 3#
  • GE Elective Module 4#

Programme Elective 1 (select 1 out of 2) @：

  • Foley
  • Ensemble

Programme Elective 2 and 3 (select 2 out of 3) ^：

  • Sound Design for Games
  • Contemporary Music Composition
  • Sound Design for Film
Remarks
  • Students are required to take at least one out of the two Programme Elective Modules.
  • Students are required to take at least two of the three Programme Elective Modules.
  • Modules to be delivered in English.
  • Please visit THEi’s website to learn more details of the GE Elective Modules.
  • Students are also required to complete the Work-integrated Learning module before a Bachelor Degree is awarded.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.
Tuition Fee per Credit Point (HK$)
$3,930
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Degree programmes is normally 4 years. The tuition fees of Degree programmes are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester. Students have to complete at least 120 to 132 credit points for graduation.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money.
  3. Depending on the requirements of individual programmes, students may be required to attend additional training / industrial attachments, for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

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