Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Theory in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The five-year Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Theory equips students with foundational music principles, analytical techniques, and research methodologies while preparing them for academic careers in music theory. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in two non-English languages relevant to their research focus. Alternatively, students may fulfill one language requirement by completing an approved reading comprehension course at the University of Texas or, with Graduate Studies Committee approval, substitute programming, statistics, or comparable technical coursework when aligned with their research. Additional language study may be required based on individual research needs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must submit the university application and receive a UT EID prior to beginning the Butler School of Music application. UT EIDs are sent by the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA) through email 2-3 business days after your university application is submitted and processed.
official transcripts - You must submit an official transcript from every senior college you have attended. Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on a transcript from another college, a transcript must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken.
Optional: GRE score
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO - Submit a one to three minute video recording on which you verbally introduce yourself and discuss your musical and non-musical interests, goals, creative or volunteer work and reasons for applying to the Butler School of Music.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - A 500-word essay outlining your objectives for graduate study, career plans and reasons for applying to our program.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Three recommendation letters, written within the last twelve months, pertaining to your potential for graduate study in music. Provide contact information for your three chosen references in your Butler School application. Notification emails are sent to your references after you submit your application.
R'SUM OR CURRICULUM VITAE - A r'sum or curriculum vitae (CV) providing complete information concerning musical training, experience, awards, honors, publications and performance.
WRITING SAMPLE - One to two substantive written documents that will give the evaluating faculty an indication of your writing and rhetorical abilities.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
official transcripts - You must submit an official transcript from every senior college you have attended. Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on a transcript from another college, a transcript must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken.
Optional: GRE score
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO - Submit a one to three minute video recording on which you verbally introduce yourself and discuss your musical and non-musical interests, goals, creative or volunteer work and reasons for applying to the Butler School of Music.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - A 500-word essay outlining your objectives for graduate study, career plans and reasons for applying to our program.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Three recommendation letters, written within the last twelve months, pertaining to your potential for graduate study in music. Provide contact information for your three chosen references in your Butler School application. Notification emails are sent to your references after you submit your application.
R'SUM OR CURRICULUM VITAE - A r'sum or curriculum vitae (CV) providing complete information concerning musical training, experience, awards, honors, publications and performance.
WRITING SAMPLE - One to two substantive written documents that will give the evaluating faculty an indication of your writing and rhetorical abilities.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,212