Doctor of Musical Arts 48 months PHD Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

46,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Aug, FebStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a research-based doctorate in performance, conducting, or composition, designed for professional musicians with strong scholarly abilities. The DMA enhances research and creative skills, leveraging the Conservatorium's exceptional environment.

The DMA will suit candidates with a research background who wish to enhance their already high-level research and creative work abilities and experience by taking advantage of the exceptional research and teaching community available at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a research-based doctorate in performance, conducting, or composition, designed for professional musicians with strong scholarly abilities. The DMA enhances research and creative skills, leveraging the Conservatorium's exceptional environment.

The DMA will suit candidates with a research background who wish to enhance their already high-level research and creative work abilities and experience by taking advantage of the exceptional research and teaching community available at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Admission Requirements

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To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must:
(a) hold or have completed the requirements for -
(I) the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division; or
(II) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or
(III) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area; or
(IV) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80 and including a research component; and
(b) perform successfully at a demonstration interview.
(2) The Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).

4 Years
Aug
Feb

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
46,900 AUD

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