PhD (Music) in Sydney Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 47,500
(c. USD33,868.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in various musical disciplines including composition, music creation, ethnomusicology, music history, music pedagogy, and performance research. Depending on the field of study, PhD candidates may complete either an 80,000-word written thesis or a combined project featuring both scholarly analysis and significant original creative output.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Conservatorium), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree by research or, master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and Dean or Associate Dean, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing

Tuition AUD 47,500

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