Study Doctor of Philosophy in Music - Music Theory at University of North Texas in the USA,

Doctor of Philosophy in Music - Music Theory

USA

What will I learn?

Gain a greater understanding of music theory and analysis. The graduate programs in music theory offer comprehensive professional training in one of the nation's largest colleges of music. Advanced classroom and online instruction in theory and analysis along with one-on-one advising and a multitude of teaching opportunities prepares students for careers as scholars and professors. You'll be taught by faculty members who've garnered national and international recognition for their research. Our comprehensive curriculum exposes you to: Analytical techniques covering the entire history of Western music practice. Applied studies in contrapuntal composition. History of music theory with direct study of treatises. Music theory pedagogy with on-site involvement in class instruction. Special focus seminars on music and psychoanalysis, semiotics, transformational theory, post-tonal theory and others.

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$32,808.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 1120
Application deadline

15/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of North Texas - Denton Campus

1155 Union Circle,

DENTON,

Texas,

76203, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for admission to the M.M. or D.M.A. degree programs in performance or Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance (GAC) must pass an admission audition before a faculty panelApply for admission to the College of Music through the online application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships​A resumeThree letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.Examples of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.Statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNTs Toulouse Graduate School. After Toulouse evaluates your documents, they will forward copies to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated and notification of required leveling courses will be sent by the Graduate Studies Office after you receive notice of your admission.Composition portfolioEffective for the Fall 2024 admission cycle, we no longer require submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or UNT Graduate Writing Exam

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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