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PhD Music (Historical Musicology Emphasis) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The PhD with an emphasis in historical musicology requires a minimum of 60 units beyond the bachelor's degree and consists of coursework in music history, electives outside music and general electives, culminating in a dissertation.

Faculty: USC Thornton School of Music  |  Department: Historical Musicology  |  Duration: Minimum 60 units beyond the bachelor's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Music history coursework, electives in history, language, literature or arts other than music, and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission through the USC admission process with faculty screening; students take the Music Graduate Entrance Exams.

Duration: Minimum 60 units beyond the bachelor's

Apply through the official page: https://admission.usc.edu/

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