Study M.A. / PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Music at University of California - Santa Barbara in the USA, College of Letters and Science
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M.A. / PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Music
University of California - Santa Barbara

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Department of Music is designed to provide a sound musical education to students wishing to fulfill themselves as performers, scholars, or teachers, as well as other musical pursuits. To achieve this aim, the music program provides intensive training in mutually dependent areas as related components of a total music experience: history of music, world music, composition, theory, and performance.

Which department am I in?

College of Letters and Science

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,118.00 per year
Book and Supplies – 1413
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara,

Santa Barbara,

California,

93106, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will normally be expected to have a bachelor of arts in music or a bachelor of music degree.

TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable).

Fall Only: April 1

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

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