Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is a research-based doctorate in music performance, conducting or composition open to professional-skilled musicians with strong scholarly abilities and interests.

Who is this program for

The DMA at the University of Sydney 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 Structure

Research units include:

Recording Portfolio
Graduate Composer Performer Workshop
Historical Performance Practice
Creative Work Seminar
Critical Discourses in Music
Opera and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications: open all year round.
March start: Commence no later than the census date: 31 March.
July start: Commence no later than the census date: 31 August.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

68

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Music View 6 other PhDs in Music in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

68

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96

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 061144A
To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition.
In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean may admit an applicant who does not meet this requirement provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course.
The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

44700 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44700 AUD per year during 48 months.

domestic: fees are usually funded by the Australian Government through an Research Training Program (RTP) Tuition Fee Offset

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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