Doctor of Musical Arts 36 months PHD Program By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

42,200 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The DMA is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. It involves scholarly research, in the form of a supervised research thesis, and performance practice (such as a public music performance or the presentation of compositions).
You will make a significant contribution both intellectually and in practice to the interpretative and/or technical practice of musical performance, or of musical composition.
The degree involves a combination of written and practical work (in composition or performance). For information on requirements for each of these disciplines, see the Regulations for the Doctor of Musical Arts.
The DMA takes between 3 years of full-time study or 6 years part-time. Participants can start at the beginning of any month.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The DMA is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. It involves scholarly research, in the form of a supervised research thesis, and performance practice (such as a public music performance or the presentation of compositions).
You will make a significant contribution both intellectually and in practice to the interpretative and/or technical practice of musical performance, or of musical composition.
The degree involves a combination of written and practical work (in composition or performance). For information on requirements for each of these disciplines, see the Regulations for the Doctor of Musical Arts.
The DMA takes between 3 years of full-time study or 6 years part-time. Participants can start at the beginning of any month.

Admission requirements

6.5+
90+
7+
176+
58+
The DMA requires a Master of Music with Distinction or Merit, or a Bachelor of Music with Honours with First or Second Class Honours (Division I).
01 Dec 2024
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,845 NZD
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International Students

42,200 NZD
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More programs from the university

Flexible yet focused, UC’s bachelor's degree qualifications equip you to solve the problems of the future. Whether you already have your career path mapped out, or are open to new possibilities, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests and goals.
You can focus on a particular career from day one, or follow new and exciting options as you discover them. Some qualifications are specialised, with most of your first-year courses already set into a programme, such as the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Laws.
Others allow much more flexibility, and even give you the chance to choose minors from other programmes, such as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce. This means you can study diverse combinations of subjects and still complete your degree in three years.
As well as bachelor's degrees, UC also offers a number of undergraduate certificates and diplomas.

UC offers three types of master's degrees:

  • research master's
  • coursework master's
  • a combination of both


A research master's degree  advances your knowledge in the area of your previous studies, and enables you to conduct a significant piece of independent research (with supervision).

A coursework master’s (or taught master’s) degree provides a structured programme of taught courses at an advanced level. In some cases, a taught master’s can allow you to undertake study in a different professional area from that of your first degree (and so can facilitate a change of career focus). As well as the course component, many offer applied learning opportunities, such as an independent project or industry placement.

A number of UC’s master’s degrees allow for a combination of both courses and research.

Regardless of form, gaining a master’s degree is evidence of high academic attainment, specialist understanding and advanced critical evaluation, research, interpretation, and communication skills.

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