Overview

The PhD program in Music (Musicology) at Arizona State University focuses on the scholarly study of sound and music in historical contexts, musical traditions as sociocultural artifacts and behaviors, and performance.

These areas are approached through the investigation of genres, styles, forms, performance and listening practices, instruments, spaces, philosophies, musical infrastructures and geographic locations.

Career Opportunities

Musicians with expertise in performing, composing, teaching, researching and arts advocacy are in high demand across many sectors and industries, including performing arts organizations, educational institutions, entertainment companies, health and wellness industries, and community arts organizations.

Career examples include:

arts administrator
community arts advocate
music and sound art curator
musicologist
performing musician
public or community school teacher
university professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Topics in Music Research
Current Issues in Music Research
Historical Research in Music
Analytical Techniques
Applied Musicology
Ethnomusicology
Music History Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Musicology View 54 other PhDs in Musicology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a U. S. bachelor's degree in music or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university of recognized standing in music history, musicology, ethnomusicology or music theory.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application
official transcripts
GRE scores
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

36112 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

33120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

20182 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Tempe

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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