84 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Study Level
PhD
The interdisciplinary field of ethnomusicology is concerned with understanding music as a global and social phenomenon, and as a creative practice that is at once political. Universities engaged in the professional training of ethnomusicologists have developed programs with differing emphases, in part, reflecting the specialties of the faculty and their distinctive approaches to the concerns of the field. Programs variously strike a balance between the ethnographic and musicological. The Duke track is designed with the versatility to accommodate students’ diverse interests. Those who envision conducting research that primarily intersects with other musical subfields can utilize the multi-faceted training available with in Duke’s small music graduate program. Students whose primary interest lies in linking music studies to the interpretive social sciences and global humanities can exploit Duke’s lateral opportunities and interdisciplinary relationships. Highlights Extensive interaction with members of the faculty for individualized instruction Favorable student-to-faculty ratio Flexible curriculum tailored to your interests Wide choice of courses in music history, ethnomusicology, composition, theory, analysis, and performance practice (including projects with performing artists on the departmental faculty), as well as courses in other disciplines. Time to Completion The Ph.D. takes between 5 to 7 years, including course work and the completion of a dissertation and/or composition portfolio.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Study Level
PhD
The interdisciplinary field of ethnomusicology is concerned with understanding music as a global and social phenomenon, and as a creative practice that is at once political. Universities engaged in the professional training of ethnomusicologists have developed programs with differing emphases, in part, reflecting the specialties of the faculty and their distinctive approaches to the concerns of the field. Programs variously strike a balance between the ethnographic and musicological. The Duke track is designed with the versatility to accommodate students’ diverse interests. Those who envision conducting research that primarily intersects with other musical subfields can utilize the multi-faceted training available with in Duke’s small music graduate program. Students whose primary interest lies in linking music studies to the interpretive social sciences and global humanities can exploit Duke’s lateral opportunities and interdisciplinary relationships. Highlights Extensive interaction with members of the faculty for individualized instruction Favorable student-to-faculty ratio Flexible curriculum tailored to your interests Wide choice of courses in music history, ethnomusicology, composition, theory, analysis, and performance practice (including projects with performing artists on the departmental faculty), as well as courses in other disciplines. Time to Completion The Ph.D. takes between 5 to 7 years, including course work and the completion of a dissertation and/or composition portfolio.
Admission Requirements
7+
Other English language requirements : TOEFL with a paper-based score of 577.
84 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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