PhD in Music, D.M.A., Music Performance at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

United States of America, Columbia

University Rank:#628

University of South Carolina offers the PhD of Music, D.M.A., Music Performance as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Columbia , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for music, d.m.a., music performance and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 18, 2027.

About PhD in Music, D.M.A., Music Performance

Learning Outcomes

Candidates will demonstrate ability to perform works from a variety of musical styles and genres and in a manner reflective of expert-level musicianship.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate doctoral-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will demonstrate mastery of skills need to generate, write, and produce original research suitable for publication in their area of specialty.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Music, D.M.A., Music Performance at University of South Carolina

Entry Requirements

The general requirements for admission are: completion of master's degree in music (or the equivalent); evidence of an ability to pursue doctoral study in the desired area (see information online); and fulfillment of the general requirements for admission to The Graduate School, including the submission of three recommendations. Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. Normally, the minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 100 (internet-based) or 600 (paper-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 7. Additional admission requirements for specific areas are listed online. The D.M.A. in Performance is offered in selected areas. Admission decisions are based upon the applicant's total portfolio with particular weight being given to the audition (for those applying in the area of conducting, performance, or piano pedagogy).

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 74

English Program Requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English must:

Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test.
Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Music, D.M.A., Music Performance at University of South Carolina

Application Fee 50

PhD in Music, D.M.A., Music Performance at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

United States of America, Columbia