The PhD programme is a full-time study over three years, consisting of a PhD training component and an independent research work (the dissertation). The program leads to the degree PhD.
Candidates can specialise in one of the following areas:
- Music Education/Educational Research in Music
- Music Therapy/Music and Health
- Practice-oriented Musicology (including Performance Practice and Music Theory)
Admission requirements
If you have a master's degree in the field you are applying for or a closely related subject area, you can apply for admission to the PhD programme in Music Research at the Norwegian Academy of Music. The applicant must meet certain criteria regarding prerequisites scientific and music qualifications (see under "Admission requirements" below).
Content
In the first part of the programme, you will study, among other things, the philosophy of science, methods, ethics and research dissemination. The programme includes lectures, supervision, independent work and active participation.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the program, you will have acquired systematic knowledge within your research area. You are proficient in scholarly writing and ethical standards for research. You have gained a comprehensive understanding of the theory and methods used in music research, and you can conduct research independently and in collaboration with others. Your research results will be disseminated as a monograph or a collection of articles included in the Academy's publication series.
After completing your studies, you are qualified to work in various roles, including research and teaching positions in higher education, as well as in development work within cultural organizations.
