PhD (Music) - School of Arts

OVERVIEW

The MA and PhD in Music degrees introduce you to the fundamental principle of research in Music.  The MA and PhD in Music are centered on individual scholarly activity in fields such as composition, ethnomusicology, pedagogy, and performance.  The program is designed to allow you to focus on your specific area of interest and work closely with your appointed supervisor. 

Research Thrust Areas:

• Etnomuzikologi / Ethnomusicology
• Muzikologi / Musicology
• Komposisi / Composition
• Pedagogi- Pendidikan Muzik / Pedagogy – Music Education

Expertise available in the following School:

School of the Arts http://www.art.usm.my/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

• A Master's degree in research mode; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
• Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
• A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
• A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
• A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
• A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Exemption can be given if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

DURATION

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

FEES

** Fees are subject to change