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PhD Music at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The Music PhD offers degrees in Composition and Sound Practices, Ethnomusicology, or Music History and Theory, with an option for a joint PhD in Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS). Cohorts average 5-7 students.

Faculty: Division of the Social Sciences / Arts  |  Department: Department of Music  |  Duration: Time to degree 7 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Composition and Sound Practices students must pass a Portfolio Review. Students serve as Teaching Assistants or Lecturers from Year 3.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application is online. All admitted PhD students are guaranteed full funding for the length of the programme. Students do not need to contact faculty before applying.

Duration: Time to degree 7 years

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