Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music - Music Theory in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
|
Santa Barbara United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The music theory program at UC Santa Barbara offers a foundational curriculum focused on tonal and contemporary music analysis, alongside diverse seminar options. These seminars cover both musicological and theoretical subjects. Our graduates have achieved global recognition, with alumni holding teaching positions across educational institutions, earning acclaim as published scholars, award-winning composers, and creators for television and film. They also lead orchestras, opera companies, and choruses, perform as soloists with premier ensembles, and sing with opera companies internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The department requires completion of a Master of Arts degree in music from UCSB or a degree based on equivalent training. Students with a master of arts from another institution will take at least two additional years of graduate coursework for the doctor of philosophy.
TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable).
Fall Only: April 1
Tuition
USD
29,118