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University of Chicago

Department: Department of Music

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Overview

Private research university whose Department of Music offers an undergraduate music major and PhD programs in composition, ethnomusicology and music history and theory.

Programs researched: 4. None yet has a verified program-level accreditation record in our data.

Subjects with a verified program link: Composition, Ethnomusicology, General Music Studies, Music Theory, Musicology and Music History.

Programs

Each program is listed with its official award, subject and instrument links, delivery and published tuition. Accreditation, fees, language and entry requirements belong to the program, not to the whole institution.

Other bachelor’s awards

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music

    Bachelor of Arts in MusicBachelor’sBA / BA (Hons)General Music Studies

    On campusEnglishUniversity of Chicago

    Tuition not published

PhD and research doctorates

  • Composition and Sound Practices

    Doctor of Philosophy in Composition and Sound PracticesResearch doctoratePhDComposition

    On campusTime to Degree: 7 yearsEnglishUniversity of Chicago

    Tuition not published

  • Ethnomusicology

    Doctor of Philosophy in EthnomusicologyResearch doctoratePhDEthnomusicology

    On campusTime to Degree: 7 yearsEnglishUniversity of Chicago

    Tuition not published

  • Music History and Theory

    Doctor of Philosophy in Music History and TheoryResearch doctoratePhDMusicology and Music HistoryMusic Theory

    On campusTime to Degree: 7 yearsEnglishUniversity of Chicago

    Tuition not published

Campuses and facilities

Places where teaching actually happens. Practice rooms, recording studios, rehearsal spaces, performance venues and instrument collections are stated per campus, only as published. Nothing is assumed.

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Facilities not described on the pages we checked.

Accreditation, validation and recognition

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Sources and verification

How this profile was verified

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