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260 Full-time PhD programmes in Music

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James Madison University4,6(22)
Harrisonburg, United States

Musical Arts

This Musical Arts doctoral program at James Madison University helps students prepare for careers in higher education by emphasizing pedagogy, literature and advanced-performance skills. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$26,280/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Music

Candidates for the PhD in Music at Stellenbosch University must have a Master’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent qualification approved by Senate for this purpose) that provides evidence of advanced, independent creative abilities and/or research skills.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$1,298/yr
Northwestern University4,3(51)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music - Music Education

Students in the Music - Music Education program at Northwestern University design a course of study incorporating their individual interests and a broad-based approach to contemporary music research. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$9,344/yr
University of Houston4,3(22)
Houston, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Musical Arts

Prospective Doctor of Musical Arts students at University of Houston in all areas except Music Education must audition before a faculty committee. 

Ph. D. On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Collaborative Piano

This Collaborative Piano degree at Florida State University is offered to candidates who have achieved distinction in public performance and who demonstrate ability to execute research and scholarly study.

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$22,052/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Choral Music

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a Doctor of Music degree in Choral Music. 

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Vocal Coaching and Accompanying

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a degree in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying.

Ph.D. On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music Education

The doctoral program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in music education consists of the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education. 

Ph.D. On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(80)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music

The Department of Music at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Western classical music, with concentrations in composition and performance and a specialized undergraduate program in music education. 

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music Education

Students in the Music Education PhD degree at Florida State University serve as conducting assistants in the major choral, orchestral and wind ensembles, teach undergraduate beginning conducting courses, and assist the faculty directors in the management of a large ensemble studies program.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$15,014/yr
The University of Sydney3,9(55)
Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music at the University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music may be pursued in composition, creative work in music, ethnomusicology, musicology, music education, and performance studies.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$36,165/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music

The Music Department at Rutgers University offers a comprehensive music programme within the context of a public research university.

Ph. D. On-campus
$37,176/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Trombone

Discover a new level of musical excellence with the doctoral degree in Trombone offered at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Conducting (Orchestral)

DMA Conducting (Orchestral) majors at University of Rochester specialize in choral, orchestral, or wind conducting, but also conduct in areas other than their principal repertory.

Ph.D. On-campus
7 years$49,148/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Japanese

The Ph.D. in Chinese or Japanese at Indiana University Bloomington is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching and research at the college and university level.

Ph.D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Missouri - Kansas City4,3(6)
Kansas City, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Conducting

This advanced Conducting degree program at thee University of Missouri - Kansas City offers students a chance to learn the art of conducting from top faculty, while also diving deep into the history and technical structure of a wide variety of musical genres.

Ph. D. On-campus
1 year$68,850/yr
University of South Florida4,4(44)
Tampa, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music Education offered at the University of South Florida is a research-focused terminal degree in the field.

Ph.D. On-campus +2
4 years$19,980/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Conducting Orchestral

Discover a new level of musical excellence. We offer a Conducting Orchestral degree at the Indiana University Bloomington. 

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Mississippi3,8(4)
Oxford, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Music

Perform, teach, and participate in research and outreach as a Music graduate student at the University of Mississippi.

Ph.D. On-campus
9 years$30,150/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Oboe

Discover a new level of musical excellence. We offer a doctoral degree in Oboe at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr

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