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A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a postgraduate degree that students earn to gain more experience and education about a particular area of study. The degree can take two to four years to earn, depending on the program. What is a PhD in Music? This program is designed to focus on advanced studies in different aspects of music. At completion, students should have an extensive comprehension of a varie… Read more

A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a postgraduate degree that students earn to gain more experience and education about a particular area of study. The degree can take two to four years to earn, depending on the program.

What is a PhD in Music? This program is designed to focus on advanced studies in different aspects of music. At completion, students should have an extensive comprehension of a variety of concepts and repertoire. Although each program will have its own focus, many will offer classes that are more broadly based and have students choose electives based on their interests. Specialties may include instrumental or vocal performance, conducting, songwriting and composition, music therapy, and musical interpretation and research.

Earning a music degree can be very beneficial. Students with a formal education background will often have a competitive edge when looking for a career, as their programs may introduce them to a variety of music professionals. It is also a good career focus for those who want to work in different parts of the world.

The costs involved with earning a doctorate in music will vary based on a number of factors. The duration of the program and school location are important, and there may be specific fees associated with each program.

Career opportunities are vast for graduates with a degree in music. Depending on their interests students may choose a performance career either in a group or as an individual, a career as a composer for film or stage musicals, or they may choose to teach music or work on the administrative side. Others may choose to use their education to work as music critics or in broadcasting or journalism.

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Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, USA

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program is the most advanced course of study offered in the School of Music at James Madison University. The program has been designed to m ... +

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The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) program is the most advanced course of study offered in the School of Music at James Madison University. The program has been designed to make graduates more marketable in higher education by emphasizing pedagogy and literature along with advanced performance or conducting skills. -
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3 years
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Sep 2023
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PhD in Music

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University of the Arts Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland

Our graduates are experts who are capable of high-level creative and critical work and who operate in demanding art, research, development, and educational positions independe ... +

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Our graduates are experts who are capable of high-level creative and critical work and who operate in demanding art, research, development, and educational positions independently and in collaboration with others. Doctors of Music also act as social influencers for an ethically sustainable future. -
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4 years
English, Finnish, Swedish
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18 Jan 2023
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Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD) in Music

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SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom

Staff and students of the Department of Music pursue research on a wide range of subjects, mainly but not exclusively focused on the music of Asia and Africa. Whatever its reg ... +

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Staff and students of the Department of Music pursue research on a wide range of subjects, mainly but not exclusively focused on the music of Asia and Africa. Whatever its regional origin, music is studied as a cultural phenomenon, and also from analytical and historical perspectives. Instrumental and vocal, sacred and secular, art and popular, traditional and modern musical forms are all of equal interest. Research methods employed include fieldwork, interview, archive research, recording and filming, performance, transcription and analysis, and composition. -
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PhD in Musical Theory and Education

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Charles University Faculty of Education
Prague, Czech Republic

The Ph.D. study program Music theory and education is set to prepare future scientific staff who will be able to work independently on their creative and scientific work in th ... +

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The Ph.D. study program Music theory and education is set to prepare future scientific staff who will be able to work independently on their creative and scientific work in the area of music education and music theory. The study program is to systematically deepen the knowledge in the area of interest, provides results of music education/pedagogy and music and science research, including the current trends in music education which should develop specific musical competence to begin independent scientific work in the field. The study program provides a scientific framework for the area of research in music pedagogy in compliance with music theory. Program without specialization. -
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Ph.D. in Musicology

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Charles University Faculty of Arts
Prague, Czech Republic

The individually designed attestation system of the doctoral program provides graduates with an insight into the current state of research and methodology of the subject, espe ... +

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The individually designed attestation system of the doctoral program provides graduates with an insight into the current state of research and methodology of the subject, especially in the selected area of specialization and closely related disciplines. During the course, graduates also explored philosophical issues connected to their doctoral subjects and topics and passed a foreign language exam. The doctoral dissertation is a scientifically valuable contribution to the investigation of the topic and its findings are usually published as a monograph or study in a scientific journal. -
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Graduate School of Music – Doctoral Course

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Kyoto City University Of Arts
Kyoto, Japan

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Students are expected to acquire either advanced composition or advanced conducting techniques by composing works or by conducting, and studying theory. In order to achieve this, students have to do practical and theoretical research in both areas, because these areas are closely related to each other. -
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Ph.D. in Historical Musicology

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music
Madison, USA

Diversity of approach and breadth of expertise distinguish graduate study in musicology (music history) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our small and flexible program ... +

Diversity of approach and breadth of expertise distinguish graduate study in musicology (music history) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our small and flexible program provides a supportive environment to pursue imaginative research grounded in close interaction and cooperation among graduate students and their faculty colleagues. -
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PhD in Composition and Arranging

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Five Towns College

The program is designed to take 2 years to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2012-2013, *% finished in 2

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2 years
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PhD in Music History and Literature

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Five Towns College

Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional

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PhD in Music Performance

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Five Towns College

Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional

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2 years
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