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Name of the curriculumMusicology
Speciality codeMT-2021
Program code80163
Curriculum level doctor´s
Language of study estonian or english
Total capacity240 EAP
Mode of studyfull-time study, regular studies
Study programme groupmusic and theatre arts
Additional informationThe study programme is included in the study programme group of Music and Theatre Arts and the studies may be conducted according to Government of the Republic Regulation No. 178 of 18.12.2008 "Standard of Higher Education", appendix 3
Official length of programme4 years, 240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS)
Curriculum registered08.06.2005
Altering curriculum31.03.2008, 18.03.2015

Conditions of admission - required prerequisites
magistrikraad (Master's degree) or corresponding qualification. Experience of independent scientific research in the form of Master's thesis or published research paper is a required pre-requisite.

    - special requirements:
       

- entrance examinatsions, tests, include transcripts of previous education with application
Admission to Doctoral Program is decided upon the grounds of applicant's hitherto existing works and discourse of yet to be planned doctoral dissertation project.

Program goals
The purpose of Musicology Doctoral Programme is to form an independent musicology researcher, previously completed basic schooling; to give an opportunity to specialize in some confined musicology field and prepare/qualify scientist-lecturers for the EAMT, but also for applied higher educational institutions pertained to music. As the academic road to education with doctoral degree ends, for post-graduate studies there are different international post-doctoral programmes that offer research scholarships for work in world´s centres of sciences.

Learning outcomes of program
Upon completing the program and defending the doctoral degree, the student will be able to:
1. Plan and conduct research independently, raise issues and find appropriate methods and solutions for solving them.
2. Instruct and supervise higher school students of musicology, the student knows the organization and financing of scientic activities in Estonia.
3. Display wide and systematic knowledge of musicology in general and relevant knowledge about the specialized field in question.
4. Understand the role of neighboring disciplines related to the given field of musicological specialization and the methods they use, adapt and develop these methods.
5. Act independently in an international study or work environment and participate in research projects that call for leadership and team skills, innovative thinking and capability to make strategically important decisions.
6. Perceive the impact of one's reasearch work, analyze social norms and relations and respond to them, as well as take action for change if necessary.
7. Present issues related to musicology in general, one's field of specialization, and given project, in both written and verbal form, to both an audience of specialists and wider public, and participate in various kinds of discussions, in both native language and a foreign language important for the given field of specialization.
8. Publish research papers in internationally acclaimed journals, conferences and other refereed venues.
9. Detect and address various shortcomings in one's knowedge and skills, and engage in self-training.

The content of study program
The curriculum consists of two components: doctoral thesis and doctoral courses. The following modules have to be completed:
A Courses in the area of specialization, 20 ECTS credit
B Elective courses, 20 ECTS credits
C Higher Education Pedagogics, 6 ECTS credits
D Doctoral project (as described), 180 ECTS credits
E Freely chosen courses, 14 ECTS credits

Status of module


Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations:
Completion of the study programme (60 ECTS credits), passing the Doctoral exam and defence of the Doctoral Dissertation (180 ECTS credits).

- final certificate, diploma, qualification certificate:
Doctoral Diploma, Diploma Supplement

- obtained degree:
Filosoofiadoktor (muusikateadus) /Doctor of Philosophy (Musicology); PhD

Level of qualification: Third cycle higher education, Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 8, European Qualifications Framework Level 8

Academic department: The Doctorate Board of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

Major and minor field of study, specialization
Musicology 240 ECTS credits

Access to further study: The doctoral degree is the highest qualification in the Estonian higher education system

Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Doctoral Degree or corresponding qualification