About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is divided into four areas including a major concentration, a minor concentration, a research component, and electives in music. The major area of concentration may be chosen from the following fields:

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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	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

Applicants to doctoral degree programs in music must hold a master's degree in music from an institution accredited by the proper regional accrediting association, or, in the judgment of the School of Music Faculty, have equivalent competencies.

　　Your admissions application is reviewed jointly by the Graduate School and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The guidelines below indicate which materials get sent to each institution.

　　Music education application materials include:

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　Statement of purpose and research interests

　　Scholarly writing sample (such as a master's theses, published article, etc.)

　　Video upload of the applicant teaching or leading a rehearsal with a written reflection

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE ? General Test only)

　　Note: All application material must be submitted electronically on the School of Music application platform.

　　Elligible applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews after applications are reviewed.

　　Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing

　　Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

　　Your Hodgson School application will include:

　　Your statement of purpose, CV, and brief reflective essay.

　　Any prescreening materials required by your program, as found here.

　　Any supplemental materials required by your program, as found here.

　　The assistantship application (optional). If you wish to upload a supplemental statement regarding assistantship qualifications, you can do so. Please be sure that relevant experiences are included in your CV. If you are applying for an instructional assistantship, at least one letter of recommendation should refer to your abilities in the instructional area. An interview may be required for instructional assistantships.

　　Three letters of recommendation.

　　Your UGA ID number (a 9-digit number beginning 81). This can be found on the Graduate School's Student Portal after your application to UGA has been processed. This process could take up to 5 business days.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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