Overview

The PhD program in Music (Musicology) at Arizona State University focuses on the scholarly study of sound and music in historical contexts, musical traditions as sociocultural artifacts and behaviors, and performance.

These areas are approached through the investigation of genres, styles, forms, performance and listening practices, instruments, spaces, philosophies, musical infrastructures and geographic locations.

Career Opportunities

Musicians with expertise in performing, composing, teaching, researching and arts advocacy are in high demand across many sectors and industries, including performing arts organizations, educational institutions, entertainment companies, health and wellness industries, and community arts organizations.

Career examples include:

arts administrator
community arts advocate
music and sound art curator
musicologist
performing musician
public or community school teacher
university professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Topics in Music Research
Current Issues in Music Research
Historical Research in Music
Analytical Techniques
Applied Musicology
Ethnomusicology
Music History Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Musicology View 42 other PhDs in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a U. S. bachelor's degree in music or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university of recognized standing in music history, musicology, ethnomusicology or music theory.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application
official transcripts
GRE scores
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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