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PhD of Musical Arts
- Baton Rouge, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Performance-focused music degree with junior and senior recitals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Musical Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Performance
- Church music
- Private music teaching
Curriculum
- 120-hour plan: music theory I-IV
- Class piano
- Western and world music history
- Form analysis
- Orchestration and arranging
- Music technology
- Advanced conducting
- Pedagogy of music
- Plus junior and senior recitals (two credits each). Prepares for performance
- Church music and private teaching.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Conferred bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
- Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
- Letters
- Statement).
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Conferred bachelor's (or master's) degree from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,168 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Music & Dramatic Arts |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 54 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days leftProgram starts
June 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2028
444 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,168 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 110.