Doctor of Musical Arts

Become an outstanding musician or composer with a deep knowledge of your art. Graduate with the skills you need to be able to perform, compose or teach at a high professional level.

In this three-year programme you'll combine research with creative practice, each illuminating the other.

To enter the DMA programme you must have completed a Master of Musical Arts (MMA) or Master of Music (MMus) in either Performance or Composition/Sonic Arts at an equivalent standard to Distinction or Merit.

Performance applicants will need to pass an audition. Composition applicants have to submit a comprehensive portfolio of compositions or sound-based works. You'll also need to be able to show you have advanced research and writing skills. Find out more about what you need to do to apply.

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you need:

A Master of Music with Distinction or Merit or a Master of Musical Arts with Distinction or Merit

To pass an audition

To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study