Doctor of Philosophy Program in Music Education

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Music Education at Shinawatra University is a rigorous, research-oriented doctoral degree designed for candidates holding a master's degree who aspire to advance scholarship, leadership, and innovation in the field of music education. Spanning typically three years of full-time study, the program emphasizes advanced theoretical foundations, contemporary global perspectives, and practical applications in areas such as music pedagogy, curriculum development, aesthetic and psychological dimensions of music learning, research methodologies, online and collaborative learning design, and leadership in educational administration. Students engage in a blend of specialized seminars (including contemporary global music and music education research), elective courses tailored to individual interests, and extensive dissertation work that progresses from topic development and literature review through data collection, experimentation, manuscript preparation, and final thesis defense. Graduates emerge equipped to assume influential roles as researchers, university faculty, curriculum innovators, and leaders in music education institutions, contributing meaningfully to both academic discourse and real-world educational practice.