This two-year program is designed for autonomous professionals seeking to pursue creative research projects, supporting their artistic and academic growth through guidance and community engagement while accommodating their professional commitments.
Outcome:
The final thesis combines an in-depth applied research project with significant creative outputs, using artistic mediums to convey the research’s core ideas and explore musical experience as academic inquiry. The thesis includes a portfolio of creative work—such as compositions, performances, or installations—paired with a written text of 20,000–35,000 words, with its format tailored to the project’s needs.

Total 36 credits
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 Semester 1  | 
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| 210 201 | Seminar 1 | 0 credits | 
| 213 100 | Qualifying Examination | 0 credits | 
| 213 102 | Thesis | 6 credits | 
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 Semester 2  | 
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| 210 202 | Seminar 2 | 0 credits | 
| 213 102 | Thesis | 6 credits | 
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 Semester 3  | 
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| 210 203 | Seminar 3 | 0 credits | 
| 213 104 | Thesis | 12 credits | 
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 Semester 4  | 
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| 210 204 | Public Presentation | 0 credits | 
| 213 104 | Thesis | 12 credits | 

Entry Requirements:
- Portfolio: Showcasing your previous achievements in your proposed field.
 - Two essays: Relevant to your area of research.
 - Research Project Proposal: Clearly defining your research questions and the scope of the projected outcome.
 
