Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
7,627
(c. USD4,453.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program focuses exclusively on research, conducted with guidance from leading experts and utilizing top-tier facilities. Students can pursue PhD studies across more than 70 disciplines, becoming part of a diverse community comprising over 1,000 scholars from 60+ countries.
This advanced degree requires in-depth, sustained, and innovative research in your selected field, culminating in a thesis that advances scholarly understanding. Earning a PhD demonstrates intellectual prowess, dedication, and perseverance, equipping graduates for various career paths including academia.
The global music sector represents a vibrant job market, providing employment opportunities for countless professionals worldwide. This reflects music's enduring presence across all cultures, even in the most isolated communities. Significant industry growth has occurred primarily in the past quarter-century, driven by digital innovation and evolving social structures. While creating new professional pathways in music, these developments haven't diminished traditional roles like teaching, conducting, ensemble leadership, or performance in solo, group, or orchestral settings. The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program focuses exclusively on research, conducted with guidance from leading experts and utilizing top-tier facilities. Students can pursue PhD studies across more than 70 disciplines, becoming part of a diverse community comprising over 1,000 scholars from 60+ countries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Tuition
NZD
7,627