Musicology majors mainly study basic theories and basic knowledge in music history, music education, etc., receive basic training in music theory and practice, and have basic abilities in music research and teaching.
The colleges offering musicology majors include:
Central Conservatory of Music, Changjiang Normal University, China Conservatory of Music, Capital Normal University,
Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Sichuan Conservatory of Music , Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Nanjing University of the Arts,
Dalian University of the Arts, Central China Normal University, Huangshi Institute of Technology, Hunan City University,
Zunyi Normal University, Changzhi University, Southwest University of Science and Technology , Shaoguan University,
Since the examination subjects of each institution are different, each candidate can check the details on each college website, listing the examination subjects of Central China Normal University and Sichuan Conservatory of Music:
Huazhong Subjects for the postgraduate entrance examination for the music major of the Normal University:
Ideological and political theory, English II, artistic foundation, music performance
The postgraduate entrance examination for the music major of the Sichuan Conservatory of Music:
Preliminary test: Introduction to Art; 810 Chinese and Foreign Art History
Retest: Music and Literature (written test); Comprehensive Quality Test (Interview); Foreign Language Listening and Speaking Test
Employment in Musicology Majors Prospects:
Judging from the employment situation of musicology in most colleges and universities, the employment rate of graduates of this major is good. After graduation, graduate students mainly focus on teaching, research and teaching in various education systems and related units. .