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260 Full-time PhD programmes in Music

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Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Orchestral Conducting

The Orchestral Conducting program at Johns Hopkins University leading to the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) provides students with the highest level of professional training in the art of musical performance or the craft of musical composition. 

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$66,670/yr
University of Missouri - Kansas City4,3(6)
Kansas City, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Music Education

Enrich your life as an artistic teacher and a student of music. This Music Education program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers advanced training to help you maximize your talents as a musician, performer and educator

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$27,000/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Violin

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

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Conducting - Wind

The UC College-Conservatory of Music offers students unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn and live in a thriving next-generation city known for its intense interest in the performing and media arts. This Conducting - Wind program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$26,644/yr
University of Sheffield4,2(94)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

The University of Sheffield has a global reputation for our world-leading research in composition, ethnomusicology, musicology, music technology, performance and psychology of music. Join our inspirational research community as a Music PhD student and start making a difference.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$32,219/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(7)
Columbia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Piano Pedagogy

The USC Piano Pedagogy Program at University of South Carolina is the only comprehensive piano pedagogy program in the United States. We have a long and distinguished history of research and teacher training in the area of piano pedagogy. 

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$29,760/yr
University of California, Riverside4,7(7)
Riverside, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music

The Department of Music at the University of California, Riverside offers Ph.D. degrees in ethnomusicology, musicology, and composition.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$9,620/yr
University of Hull4,2(91)
Hull, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Music

Music at University of Hull  has a long-standing history of high quality research. By studying here, you will be able to access some of the finest music facilities in the country following a major redevelopment of Middleton Hall – with rehearsal spaces and studios available 24/7.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$24,179/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Double Bass

Whether your passion is violin, viola, cello, or Double Bass, you’ll find the perfect program for you here, at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Music

We offer a phd programme in Music at the Staff at University of Aberdeen are internationally renowned in their chosen fields and have books, editions and articles published in many of the major journals and publishing houses and are regular contributors to international conferences.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$29,149/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies

Discover a new level of musical excellence. We offer a program degree in Jazz Studies at Indiana University Bloomington. 

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Trumpet

Discover a new level of musical excellence with this doctoral degree in Trumpet at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Bassoon

At Indiana University Bloomington, we offer our graduate students a doctoral degree in Bassoon. Join us! 

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Organ and Sacred Music

Discover a new level of musical excellence with the Organ and Sacred Music program from Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Tuba

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

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Woodwind Instruments

Discover a new level of musical excellence with the Woodwind Instruments degree at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music (Interdisciplinary Digital Media)

Are you interested in a cross-section of the arts and science? Join a diverse Music (Interdisciplinary Digital Media) program at Arizona State University that challenges you to develop advanced skills in digital sound and experimental media.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$27,810/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Music

Music research at Keele University has two main themes: Music Technology and Musicology. The Music Technology research group is one of the largest teams in UK Higher Education focusing on the creative aspects of Music Technology. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$23,983/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Literature and Music

The Open University UK Literature and Music research group encourages wide-ranging interdisciplinary study of literature and music.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,066/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Brass Performance

The Doctor of Music program in Brass Performance at Florida State University offers a student much flexibility in choosing courses that will provide a comprehensive base for career development. 

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$15,014/yr

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