Overview

Receive faculty-level training and gain an outstanding doctoral education through rigorous training and performance experiences in a creative environment committed to musical excellence.

Features

Music Performance at University of South Carolina candidates must present four full recitals and submit a research document along with passing a comprehensive exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Literature

Pedagogy

Recital Preparation

Document Preparation

Solo Recital

Lecture Recital

Opera/Oratorio Role

Concerto Recital

Chamber Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 67 other PhDs in Music Performance 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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in music or music education (or the equivalent) to meet minimum admission requirements for a doctoral degree.

Required Documents

Audition
Doctoral Residency and Statement Forms
Official Transcripts
TOEFL/IELTS Score (international students)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Typed Repertory List
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Writing Sample(s)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13734 USD / year

≈ 13734 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

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