Ph.D. in Musicology
Princeton, USA
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The Ph.D. program in Musicology focuses on developing a student's ability to research, analyze, and interpret music within its cultural context. Students explore a variety of musical traditions, historical periods, and theoretical approaches. The program emphasizes both broad disciplinary knowledge and specialized research skills, encouraging students to critically engage with existing scholarship. Coursework and seminars are designed to support students in developing their own research projects, preparing them for careers in academia, research institutions, or related fields.
The program also values interdisciplinary work and offers opportunities for students to collaborate across departments such as history, anthropology, and composition. Students are expected to participate in seminars, present their research, and contribute to scholarly discussions. The goal is to foster independent thinking and rigorous scholarship while offering mentorship from experienced faculty. This balance prepares students to produce original research and contributes to the ongoing discourse in musicology. The program aims to help students become well-rounded scholars capable of shaping future developments in the field.
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