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PhD Musicology: Ethnomusicology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in ethnomusicology addresses music in its social and cultural contexts across the globe and over time, and students may specialize in any musical tradition and any area of the world, including jazz and popular music of the United States. It is a rigorous five-year course of study culminating in a doctoral dissertation, and all admitted students receive five-year funding packages.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance  |  Department: Department of Musicology  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: Application deadline December 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Pre-candidacy coursework over the first three years includes three required courses and eight departmental electives, followed by a special field exam and advancement to candidacy. At least one academic year of full-time residence is required; financial aid is conditional on achieving candidacy within six terms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline December 1.

Intake: Application deadline December 1

Duration: 5 years

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

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