About the course

The doctor of philosophy degree is awarded for completion of scholarly research satisfactorily defended in a dissertation or for outstanding creative work in the field of composition. It is assumed that recipients of this degree are not only well-versed in the subject matter and techniques of a specific discipline, but also have demonstrated a breadth of interest and originality of outlook that indicate real promise of success in research or composition, as well as mastery of the teaching of their disciplines. Doctor of philosophy students majoring in music education will have earned a master?s degree before being admitted to the PhD program. Doctor of philosophy students majoring in composition, musicology or theory may be admitted having earned only a bachelor?s degree and in that case will earn the master?s degree en passant. Study by composition and music education majors may be undertaken within the division of graduate research studies. The respective programs have differences in emphasis and course content. In terms of applying, the doctor of musical arts requires an audition on an applied instrument or voice, the doctor of philosophy does not require an audition for admission. Composition and Music Education majors emphasize research and writing in the PhD degree program, and performance in the DMA degree program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: US$396,724

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Rochester
Summer (May), 2024	Rochester
Fall (August), 2024	Rochester
Spring (January), 2025	Rochester
Summer (May), 2025	Rochester
Fall (August), 2025	Rochester
Spring (January), 2026	Rochester
Summer (May), 2026	Rochester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rochester

Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate.

　　Applicants are required to submit academic transcripts from each college/university attended.

　　Personal Statement

　　R?sum? or Curriculum Vitae

　　Recommendations (3 required)

　　GRE General Test scores

　　Interview

　　Music Research Paper ? at least one music history or theory research paper demonstrating advanced analytic, scholarly, and writing abilities.

　　A minimum score 100iBT, with no sub-score below 22, and a minimum writing score of 28

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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