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As part of the doctoral program, students can obtain further academic qualifications in extracurricular music education and school music in the subjects of elementary music education, instrumental/vocal pedagogy and school music , leading to a doctorate:in philosophy. 

Doctorates in the field of music education have been anchored in the university's joint Dr.phil. doctoral committee since 2008 (Dr. phil. doctorate). There are currently three ongoing procedures in extracurricular music education.

Those interested in doing a doctorate on a specific research topic in music education can find more detailed information on the requirements and regulations for a doctoral project in the HfMT's doctoral degree regulations. The application deadlines and conditions of the Hamburg University of Music and Performing Arts also apply.