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Overview
Key facts:
- If you're passionate about musical performance – the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is the doctoral degree for you. If your interests relating to music are more in the areas of composition, research-based musicology, multimedia work, music technology or electroacoustic music, then consider enrolling in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) instead.
- While working towards your DMA at University of Waikato, you'll spend half your time doing performances based on your research, and the other half putting your written thesis together. You'll perform every week, and during these performances you'll demonstrate to your supervisor what you've learned from your research. At Waikato, your DMA supervisors are leading musicians and you'll be able to use a state-of-the art performing arts venue for your practical lessons.
- You'll be able to choose a research topic that interests you. Topics previously chosen by students completing a DMA include those focusing on particular composers; a particular aspect of musical composition in performance; musical education; specific cultural music traditions; and using technology in music.
Programme Structure
- The Waikato DMA sets you up with the skills you'll need to turn your passion for musical performance into a career, whether that be as a solo artist, a chamber or orchestral musician, an accompanist, recording artist or repetiteur.
- You might prefer to use the skills you've learned in a different way, and work in either radio or print music journalism. You might also want to share what you have learned during your DMA and take on a teaching role, either as a performer-academic working in the tertiary area or as an instrument or vocal teacher.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
MusicAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Statement of Research Interest
- A Sample of your Academic writing
- Copies of academic transcripts and certificates for qualifications held
- Academic References
- A copy of your passport or birth certificate
Tuition Fee
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International
38475 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38475 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
6391 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6391 USD per year during 36 months.
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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