Overview

Learning outcomes

Doctoral Musical Arts students at University of Utah are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. A grade of “B-” or better is required for all music courses.

Written Qualifying Examinations must be completed in the Major Area and the Related Field.
Following a final recital and completion of a Dissertation Essay, each student must successfully complete an oral examination that will emphasize a defense of the paper/project and will provide clarification or answer questions regarding the qualifying exams.
Students working toward a D.M.A. choose one of five tracks: Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance, Vocal Performance, Choral Conducting, or Instrumental Conducting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Literature: Renaissance
Music Literature: Baroque
Music Literature: Classical
Music Literature: Romantic
Music Literature: 1900 to the Present
Music Literature: American

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 48 other PhDs in Musicology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a Master’s Degree in Music from an accredited university

Meet the basic Doctoral admission requirements outlined by the University of Utah Graduate School

Audition in person or by DVD, as outlined on the School of Music website

Submit a Statement of Purpose

Submit a current CV or resume

Submit a comprehensive repertoire list of works performed and works studied

Submit three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Salt Lake City

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