Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctorate in Music

The Doctoral Music programme at Aveiro University aims to prepare researchers and artists for the exercise of professional music life and the development of research work.

Pathways/Profiles/Areas of Specialization

The programme offers several areas of specialization, including:

• Composition
• Conducting
• Ethnomusicology
• Music Teaching and Music in the Community
• Music Analysis and Theory
• Performance

Curricular Structure of the Course

The curricular structure of the course is as follows:

1st Year

In the 1st year, there are 3 compulsory subjects:

• Research Projects in Music (annual)
• Thematic Seminar I and II (semestral) There are also 2 optional subjects per semester:
• Specialization Project I and II
• Recital I and II The choice between Specialization Project and Recital is mainly aimed at the Performance path, as candidates in other paths usually attend Specialization Projects according to their areas of research.

2nd and 3rd Year

In the following years, the curricular structure of the Doctorate is mainly focused on writing the Thesis. In the case of the Performance path, there is the possibility of complementing the theoretical work of the Thesis with Recitals, and in the case of Composition, the creation of a Composition portfolio.

Duration and Mode

The Doctorate in Music has a duration of 6 - 8 semesters and is offered in daytime mode.

Tuition Fees

The national/EU student tuition fee for the 2024/2025 academic year is 2750/year, while the international tuition fee for the same period is also 2750/year.

Scientific Area

The scientific area of the programme is Music, and the teaching language is Portuguese.

Admissions

The course is currently without an active applications phase.

Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the programme can pursue careers as:

• Performance researchers: professional musicians with an interest in instrumental improvement and reflection/research on their performance practice
• Researchers/creators artists interested in the areas of Direction, Performance, and Composition
• Researchers in the areas of Theory and Analysis
• Ethnomusicology Researchers
• Researchers in the field of teaching and music pedagogy
• Researchers/creators in the area of music and community

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the a3es agency, with the accreditation results and self-evaluation reports available.

Curricular Plan

The Doctorate in Music has a curricular plan that includes a combination of compulsory and optional subjects, with a focus on research and specialization in the chosen area.

Registration

The course is registered at the General Directorate of Higher Education with the number R/A-Cr 129/2010/AL01, and was published in the Di疵io da Rep炻lica, 2.ｪ s駻ie N.ｺ 181 16 de Setembro de 2010, with the Despacho n.ｺ 14482/2010.