Doctor of Musical Arts – DMA 36 months PHD Program By Victoria University of Wellington |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

41,850 NZDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Become an outstanding musician or composer with a deep knowledge of your art. Graduate with the skills you need to be able to perform, compose or teach at a high professional level.
In this three-year programme you'll combine research with creative practice, each illuminating the other.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Become an outstanding musician or composer with a deep knowledge of your art. Graduate with the skills you need to be able to perform, compose or teach at a high professional level.
In this three-year programme you'll combine research with creative practice, each illuminating the other.

Admission requirements

6.5+
90+
58+
176+

Composition/Sonic Arts:

  • A Master of Music with Distinction or Merit or a Master of Musical Arts with Distinction or Merit
  • To submit an acceptable portfolio of compositions and sound-based works
  • To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study


Performance:

  • A Master of Music with Distinction or Merit or a Master of Musical Arts with Distinction or Merit
  • To pass an audition
  • To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
3 Years
Mar
Jul
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,180 NZD
-

International Students

41,850 NZD
-

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Students will discover countless opportunities to get involved during their time at Victoria University of Wellington. There are more than 140 clubs, societies, and sports to explore, while extracurricular programmes such as the free Wellington International Leadership Programme support students in developing their personal global citizenship skills.   

 

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Victoria University of Wellington is ranked number one in New Zealand for research quality, according to the latest Performance-Based Research Fund evaluation . At our university, you’ll be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and have opportunities to work closely with expert staff and fellow students from around the globe.


We offer a range of postgraduate study options:

·          Graduate Certificate

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·          Postgraduate Certificate

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·          Research Master’s degrees

·          PhD


At Victoria University of Wellington, students will learn from academics who are among the best and brightest in their fields. More than 850 academics at the University are actively involved in research, and 66 percent of those are operating at the highest levels.

The University has more A-rated researchers in New Zealand’s main measure of research quality than any other New Zealand university in eight subject areas, including earth sciences, English language and literature, international relations, public policy, and political science. 

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