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PhD Music Theory at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Music Theory is a rigorous five-year course of study culminating in a doctoral dissertation, with specialized training in scholarly method, music theory and musicology. All incoming students are fully funded for at least five years with full tuition, an annual stipend and health care benefits.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance  |  Department: Department of Music Theory  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: Application deadline January 5  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Students should normally achieve candidacy by the end of the sixth term. A Master of Arts degree may be awarded after two years to students not continuing in the PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor of music degree or equivalent. Application deadline January 5.

Intake: Application deadline January 5

Duration: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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