PhD Music at University of Utah

Programme overview

A degree in music is a liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music as well as an allied field. All students must audition on their major instrument or voice. The curriculum includes performance classes and courses on music theory, conducting, music history and more.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 62 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 62 credit hours. Doctoral students are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. A grade of “B-” or better is required for all music courses. Written Qualifying Examinations must be completed prior to beginning work on the dissertation. Following completion of the dissertation, the student must successfully complete an oral examination/thesis defense before the Supervisory Committee.

Career pathways

Career paths include College professor, music teacher, conductor, performer, composer, arts administrator, artistic director, music librarian, archivist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must: Have a Master's Degree in Music from an accredited university. Meet the basic Doctoral admission requirements outlined by the University of Utah Graduate School. Submit a Statement of Purpose. Submit three letters of recommendation. Submit additional documents as outlined in the Program Guidelines on the School of Music website . Applications should be submitted to the University through the Admissions Office's Graduation Application web portal by February 15 for Fall admission. Please see the School of Music website for more information.

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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