1. University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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  4. Doctor of Philosophy in Theory Music

Doctor of Philosophy in Theory Music

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Overview

The graduate program in theory offers professional training for careers in teaching and scholarship. Applicants are admitted based on their background ability and motivation for academic, scholarly, and artistic achievement and their desire to contribute to the program. Theory faculty members possess expertise in current methodologies of analysis, history of theory, and pedagogy. The program offers instruction in counterpoint, Schenkerian analysis, 20th-century theory, the history of music theory, pedagogy, and a variety of specialized topics.

Program Key Stats

$28480 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete Online Application, Bachelor's Degree, Letters of Recommendation, An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, Personal Statement, CV/Resume

Career Options

  • Arranging
  • Composing
  • Education
  • Music editing
  • Music production
  • Performance
  • Recording

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