Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
|
Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music specializing in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research. This doctoral program offers a comprehensive approach to music studies, highlighting the interconnected nature of musicology and ethnomusicology.
Core coursework guides students in exploring both shared characteristics and unique aspects of global musical traditions by analyzing fundamental elements like tonal systems, rhythmic structures, and music's connections to language, movement, spirituality, social identity, and governance.
Learning Objectives for the PhD Program:
Graduates will achieve:
1) advanced independent research capabilities
2) expertise in analyzing musical heritage and cultural contexts
3) proficiency in both verbal and written musical discourse
4) sophisticated analytical skills regarding musical structures
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Student must have a four-year bachelor's degree at an English-speaking institution.
English Language Testing
For those choosing to take the TOEFL, a minimum score on the paper-based TOEFL of 550, or 220 on the computer-based test, or 83 on the internet-based test is required for admission.
For those choosing to take the IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.
Tuition
USD
27,366