About the course

The PhD in Music offers concentrations in four areas: composition, ethnomusicology, music education, and musicology. Students work ly with faculty advisors to define coursework in their specialties and in related areas of study, remove pre-program deficiencies, and prepare for the comprehensive exam and dissertation.

　　Exam-driven rather than course-driven, the Ph.D. in Music requires a variable number of credits depending on the concentration chosen and the background of the individual student. In general, the student takes courses required by his/her area as well as those specified by an advisory panel. Coursework to improve scholarly graduate level writing skills may also be required. At a minimum doctoral coursework must satisfy program residency requirements. (see Program Residency Requirements, below)

　　All doctoral students must take at least 50% of their coursework at the graduate level (courses numbered 600 and higher).

　　Doctoral students who have not passed a course in bibliography/library research methods at the master’s level will be required to take Mus 661 as a deficiency course at UHM. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2024	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2025	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2025	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2026	Honolulu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

A master’s degree in ethnomusicology or the equivalent in terms of coursework and fieldwork. A major research paper in ethnomusicology as evidence of extensive background in musical traditions other than Western art music.

　　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.

　　TOEFL score of 560(P), 220(C), or 83(I). At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

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