PhD in Musicology, Artistic Reaserch in Music or Theatre – Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT)
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT)
Tallinn | Estonia
| PhD in Musicology, Artistic Reaserch in Music or Theatre |
- Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
- Musical and Vocal Performance
- Theory, Analysis and Musical Composition
- Musicology and Musical Heritage
- Music and Media
4 years (240 ECTS)
Public University
- PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
- PhD funded by the university but without a stipend
- Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
- PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own
- PhD Fully funded with a stipend by the University but you have both to work on the PHD and complete a number of teaching hours
It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you. Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.
Fees: doctoral studies in Estonia are without tuition fee.
Funding resources:
Useful link for scholarships: https://studyinestonia.ee/study/scholarships
Dissertation
- Musicology path: Either a monograph (160,000–450,000 characters) or an article-based dissertation (series of publications plus a summarising overview). Language may be Estonian or another language acceptable to the Doctoral Council; if not in Estonian, an Estonian summary is required. Deposit of printed and electronic copies is required.
- Artistic research path: Written thesis (80,000–100,000 characters) that supports the artistic project (doctoral concerts/performances); program notes (≥3,000 characters) accompany performances.
Disputation
- Public defense with opponent(s): candidate presentation, opponent’s opinion and questions, structured debate(s), general debate, and candidate’s closing statement; at least one opponent from outside the Academy must be present.
Publication
- Musicology monographs are published by EAMT Press; electronic files are stored in the University of Tartu DSpace (EAMT section). Theses are displayed in the Academy library.
Formatting & submission: Comprehensive English-language formatting and citation guidelines apply to theses and other written work; electronic and printed submissions are required.
- Apply to the doctoral open competition; admission is based on an entrance examination.
- The Centre for Doctoral Studies organizes admission and appoints supervisors after admission.
- Submit required materials as defined for the chosen track (Musicology vs. Artistic Research).
- Musicology typically includes a research plan and scholarly work; Artistic Research includes an artistic project concept and supporting documents (track-specific departmental rules apply).
- Study plan & milestones.
- Within one month of matriculation, file an individual study plan for the full period; update annually; pass any field-specific doctoral exams before dissertation submission (e.g., musicology doctoral exam).
- Master Degree in the chosen (or a similar) field
- Track-specific dossier items (research plan / artistic project materials) are required per department; supervisor(s) appointed after admission by the Centre for Doctoral Studies.
Margit Vosa (Secretary of Doctoral Studies) | margit.vosa@eamt.ee
Nikita Shishkov (Technology Centre – recording logistics) | nikita.shishkov@eamt.ee
Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: Theses may be written in Estonian or another language acceptable to the Doctoral Council; if the thesis is in a foreign language, an Estonian summary is required; if the thesis is in Estonian, a summary in English or German is required. For artistic-path concerts/performances, program notes are prepared in English and Estonian. Defense language may differ from the thesis language.
Outputs:
- Musicology: Theoretical-only PhD (no artistic performances as part of the final output).
- Artistic research: PhD includes an artistic component (public doctoral concerts/performances with recorded documentation), plus a written thesis.
Info for international students: https://www.studyinestonia.ee/visa-and-residence-permit