PhD in Music - Musicology/Ethnomusicology in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program consists of four key components: a primary specialization, a secondary focus, research requirements, and optional music courses. Students can select their main specialization from these available disciplines:

Musicology/Ethnomusicology (enrollment overview)
Music Education (enrollment summary)


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants to doctoral degree programs in music must hold a master's degree in music from an institution accredited by the proper regional accrediting association, or, in the judgment of the School of Music Faculty, have equivalent competencies.

Your admissions application is reviewed jointly by the Graduate School and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The guidelines below indicate which materials get sent to each institution.

Music education application materials include:

Curriculum Vitae
Statement of purpose and research interests
Scholarly writing sample (such as a master's theses, published article, etc.)
Video upload of the applicant teaching or leading a rehearsal with a written reflection
Three letters of recommendation
Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test only)
Note: All application material must be submitted electronically on the School of Music application platform.

Elligible applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews after applications are reviewed.

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

Your Hodgson School application will include:

Your statement of purpose, CV, and brief reflective essay.
Any prescreening materials required by your program, as found here.
Any supplemental materials required by your program, as found here.
The assistantship application (optional). If you wish to upload a supplemental statement regarding assistantship qualifications, you can do so. Please be sure that relevant experiences are included in your CV. If you are applying for an instructional assistantship, at least one letter of recommendation should refer to your abilities in the instructional area. An interview may be required for instructional assistantships.
Three letters of recommendation.
Your UGA ID number (a 9-digit number beginning 81). This can be found on the Graduate School's Student Portal after your application to UGA has been processed. This process could take up to 5 business days.

Tuition USD 24,630

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