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PhD Music at University of Iowa

University of Iowa, United States

Programme overview

Acquisition of the highest level of knowledge and skills that will prepare students for careers in or beyond academia. Development of advanced critical thinking and skills in music research, writing, and public presentation of original scholarship.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 72 s.h. required  |  Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy program in music requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

The Grad Success Center within the Graduate College offers multiple resources to help students explore their potential career options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must audition and/or submit supporting materials in their area of concentration in order to be considered for admission. Information about Graduate College admission for each area is available on the School of Music website. For detailed information about Graduate College admission and policies, refer to the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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