Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Education at BU School of Music is a collaborative, on-campus program that prepares music educators for advancement in their field by developing and honing research skills, sharpening proficiency in teaching techniques, and producing a dissertation of publishable quality that introduces new knowledge designed to push the field of music education forward.

Boston University’s graduate programs in music education have been created for the continuing growth of forward-thinking leaders and educators who serve as advocates for the importance of music in our lives, communities, and schools.

Outcomes

The DMA in Music Education on campus at Boston University is designed to build leadership through scholarship. The program supports practicing educators as they take a greater leadership role in the field of music education by preparing them to advance their careers in preK-12 or community settings, and/or to transition to university-level preservice teacher education and/or research positions.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

diversity, equity, and inclusion
antiracist pedagogy
early childhood
musicology/ethnomusicology
music technology
popular music
wellbeing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 170 other PhDs in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from accredited institutions as well as professional experience including:

At least 3 years of music teaching experience at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Leadership through such venues as curriculum design, mentoring new teachers, serving on executive boards of professional organizations, and publishing articles.
Two (2) current recommendations from immediate supervisors, music teachers, mentors, and/or undergraduate or graduate faculty addressing your leadership abilities in music education and potential for success in a doctoral program.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Curriculum vitae.
Personal statement (1–2 pages) describing your purpose in pursuing graduate work, career objectives, and particular interest in BU.
A Statement of Research Interest
Writing Sample

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year
Out-of-State

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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