About PhD Program,
The Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology program offers two tracks: Historical Musicology or Ethnomusicology, as well as a double concentration in Historical Musicology and Ethnomusicology. It is primarily for students who are preparing to pursue research and teaching at a university, college, or conservatory.
Our graduate program provides the disciplinary grounding, critical theoretical tools, methodological breadth and sense of engagement with the world needed to produce music scholars of the highest caliber. We offer up to 5 years of full funding for graduate students (post-Bachelor or post-Master), and a customizable curriculum, including a combined concentration in Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
The curriculum for this degree offers breadth, depth, and considerable flexibility, and is therefore also of value to those wishing to pursue executive careers in administration and the music industry, as well as to performer/scholars, conductors, and pedagogues at the very highest levels. Entering students usually possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in music, with a background in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, composition, or performance.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from a regionally accredited college or university
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Current or recent classroom teaching experience
- Complete application requirements
An admitted student may petition to transfer up to 8 graduate credits (taken within the last 5 years) from a regionally accredited college or university. Faculty review the petition, transcripts, and syllabi to determine if the coursework is equivalent to courses offered at BU. Transfer credit analysis is done for students only after they are admitted.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Boston University, based in Boston, Massachusetts offers a fully funded PhD in Musicology with specializations in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or Musicology and Ethnomusicology. It is primarily for students who are preparing to pursue research and teaching at a university, college, or conservatory. All newly admitted PhD in Musicology students will receive a 5-year fellowship which may be a combination of a Non-Service Fellowship, Teaching Fellowship, or Research Fellowship.
Application Requirement,
- Complete theapplication for graduate admission to the College of Fine Arts.
- Three (3) academic letters of recommendation submitted through the online application.
- Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities to your electronic application.
- Personal statement uploaded in the application indicating the applicant’s purpose in pursuing graduate work, career objectives, and particular interest in BU.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Upload a research paper to your electronic application.
- Optional: Submit GRE score (Boston University code: 3087).
- No audition is required.
- Visit our English Proficiency Requirements pagefor testing requirements by program.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
- Submit the non-refundable application fee of $95.
