1. Arizona State University Tempe
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  4. PhD Music in Musicology

PhD Music in Musicology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Arizona State University Tempe

Program Overview

The PhD program in music with a concentration in musicology focuses on the scholarly study of music in historical contexts, on musical traditions as sociocultural artifact, as well as behavior and performance. Students explore and engage in multisensory learning experiences concerning forms and genres, performance practices, instruments, spaces, philosophies, musical infrastructures and geographic locations. Course work includes specialized study in musicology, support studies with scholars and artists in the School of Music, the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, and opportunities for transdisciplinary study with faculty in schools and institutes across ASU. A plan of study is designed by the student with the faculty to support an individualized research trajectory.

Program Key Stats

$32034 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in music or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university, Pearson Test of English (PTE): 60, TOEFL: 550, IELTS: 6.5,Resume, Personal statement and writing sample, Three Letters of recommendation, Official transcripts.

Career Options

  • Music therapist
  • Musician
  • Private music teacher
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Sound technician
  • Broadcasting/film/video

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