Overview
Study Music with leading performers, composers and musicologists; and perform in the acclaimed Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber, part of the University of Waikato's purpose-built performing arts academy.
Career opportunities
- Advertiser
- Broadcaster
- Composer
- Digital Media Producer
- Film Music Composer or Producer
- Performer
- Recording Artist
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- You'll teach Western Classical Music – from Baroque to contemporary, through performance, composition and musical scholarship.
- If you're inclined to the modern, we offer papers in sonic art and new technologies.
- The staff are highly qualified professionals, active nationally and internationally as composers, performers and musicologists.
- Music is their passion too, and our common aim is to help you develop the technique and understanding you'll need to reach your full musical potential.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- The first day of any month from February to November
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music View 9 other PhDs in Music in New ZealandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need to provide a copy of your official transcript(s) and certificates for all previous tertiary qualifications held. These documents must detail the qualification, papers/subjects taken, grades awarded and should include information on institution grading systems/scales, and evidence of completion.
- You will need to provide evidence that at least one University of Waikato research supervisor has agreed to supervise your research and invited you to apply.
- Attach your academic CV.
- Sample of academic writing.
- Academic referees.
- Passport or birth certificate.
- Evidence of English language competency.
Tuition Fee
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International
6800 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
6800 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.
- $6,800 - $7,220 per year
Living costs for Hamilton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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