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

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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

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The first day of any month from February to November

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 9 other PhDs in Music in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6800 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.

$6,800 - $7,220 per year

Living costs for Hamilton

1470 - 2020 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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