Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,648
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Music provides specialization options across four disciplines: composition, ethnomusicology, music education, and musicology. Candidates collaborate with faculty mentors to tailor their academic path, addressing any foundational gaps while preparing for comprehensive examinations and dissertation work.
Unlike traditional course-based programs, this PhD emphasizes examination performance, with credit requirements varying by specialization and individual background. Students complete concentration-specific courses alongside those recommended by their advisory committee, potentially including advanced writing seminars. All doctoral candidates must fulfill institutional residency mandates. (refer to Program Residency Requirements section)
A minimum of half the coursework must be graduate-level classes (numbered 600 or above).
Applicants without prior graduate-level bibliography/library research coursework must complete Mus 661 to satisfy this prerequisite at UHM.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
applicants for admission to the PhD program must present:
a master's degree in music (in the area of emphasis) or equivalent,
an excellent academic record,
two copies of a transcript from each post secondary institution attended
(official transcripts sent directly from the institution in a sealed institutional envelope must be submitted after the student is admitted, transcripts are not required for any coursework completed at any of the UH campuses since Graduate Admissions will obtain UH transcripts on behalf of applicants.),
three confidential letters of recommendation (not more than two years old) on forms provided by the music department,
a sample of academic writing proficiency such as a recent term paper, and
for non-native speakers of English a TOEFL score of 560 or better.
Graduate Division requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for unconditional admissio
Applicants who are not native speakers of English must take the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) and have the TOEFL score sent directly to the University of Hawaii at Mnoa. Paper-based (P), computer-based (C), and internet-based (I) minimum requirements for UH Music are:
560(P), 220(C), or 83(I) for all PhD students, and IELTS- Minimum score is 6.00 for the IELTS Academic overall band test results
a master's degree in music (in the area of emphasis) or equivalent,
an excellent academic record,
two copies of a transcript from each post secondary institution attended
(official transcripts sent directly from the institution in a sealed institutional envelope must be submitted after the student is admitted, transcripts are not required for any coursework completed at any of the UH campuses since Graduate Admissions will obtain UH transcripts on behalf of applicants.),
three confidential letters of recommendation (not more than two years old) on forms provided by the music department,
a sample of academic writing proficiency such as a recent term paper, and
for non-native speakers of English a TOEFL score of 560 or better.
Graduate Division requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for unconditional admissio
Applicants who are not native speakers of English must take the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) and have the TOEFL score sent directly to the University of Hawaii at Mnoa. Paper-based (P), computer-based (C), and internet-based (I) minimum requirements for UH Music are:
560(P), 220(C), or 83(I) for all PhD students, and IELTS- Minimum score is 6.00 for the IELTS Academic overall band test results
Tuition
USD
33,648