PhD Music at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Ph.D. in Music The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music is offered in Musicology or Music Theory. The PhD degree program recognizes exceptional student academic and research qualifications in preparation for professional careers, including teaching at the university level. The PhD student has the opportunity to collaborate with music scholars, theorists, and other performers to attain a broad and well-rounded foundation for advanced careers in musicology and theory.

Faculty: School of Music | Duration: 12 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Preparatory Coursework No additional preparatory coursework is required beyond the coursework completed for the bachelor's and master's degree in preparation for the PhD application. The Oral Comprehensive Examination is required of all KU doctoral students.

Career pathways

The PhD degree program recognizes exceptional student academic and research qualifications in preparation for professional careers, including teaching at the university level. The PhD student has the opportunity to collaborate with music scholars, theorists, and other performers to attain a broad and well-rounded foundation for advanced careers in

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements In addition to all University requirements for admission to graduate studies, each program has specific application requirements listed within the application system. All of the possible program requirements are listed below, but applicants should refer to their graduate application for program-specific requirements. You can save your application in-process and do not need to upload all requirements at the time that you start the application. We strongly recommend applicants submit their complete application by the posted priority deadline.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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