Music Education (PhD)

• Seminars and core courses provide you with the theory, teaching methods and structure that will serve as a foundation for your own teaching practice.
• The research component provides you with opportunities to conduct your own research and aid faculty in theirs.
• And finally, the teaching techniques and philosophies portion allows you to gain first-hand experience observing and teaching at the undergraduate and K-12 levels.

Careers

• Career options will vary depending on the focus of your studies and career goals.
• However, graduates may be prepared to pursue careers as music supervisors for K-12 schools, university professors, college choral conductors and other related roles.

Potential careers:

• Music supervisor
• Postsecondary teacher
• Music education researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Music History
• Music Theory
• Professional Aspects of College Teaching
• Advanced Choral Conducting – Styles and Techniques
• Research for Music Teachers
• Dissertation Research

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3.5

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 105
• TOEFL iBT: 79
• PTE Academic: 53

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Ph.D. in Education: Music Education Emphasis must:

• Have an aggregate minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit a thesis or equivalent evidence of written scholarship.
• Have an acceptable on-campus interview with doctoral faculty members from this discipline.
• Demonstrate comprehensive musicianship by providing a video link which should include a rehearsal, performance, and classroom teaching. Each video should be between 5 and 10 minutes.
• Minimum of 3 years K-12 teaching experience.
• In most cases, students entering the Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Music Education will have earned at least one degree in Music Education or a related field. Students with backgrounds in music therapy are also encouraged to apply.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 37,915 AUD / year (≈ 27,000 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 37,915 AUD / year (≈ 27,000 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 15,110 AUD / year (≈ 10,760 USD / year)

Living costs

Kansas City, United States: 1,376–2,241 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Music Education.