Honolulu,
HI,
United States
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music- Ethnomusicology 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 PhD in Music provides specializations in four fields: composition, ethnomusicology, music education, and musicology. Candidates collaborate with faculty mentors to tailor their curriculum within their chosen discipline and complementary subjects, address any foundational gaps, and ready themselves for comprehensive examinations and dissertation work.
Focused on examinations rather than coursework, the Ph.D. in Music demands a flexible credit load based on the selected specialization and each student's academic background. Typically, students complete courses mandated by their concentration along with those recommended by their advisory committee. Additional coursework to enhance advanced academic writing proficiency may be necessary. Doctoral studies must at minimum fulfill the program's residency criteria. (refer to Program Residency Requirements section below)
All PhD candidates must complete no less than half of their graduate coursework at the 600-level or above.
Students without prior graduate-level coursework in bibliography or library research methods will need to enroll in Mus 661 to fulfill 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