The Doctor of Musical Arts is a PhD degree offered by University of Canterbury at its main campus in Christchurch, New Zealand. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 3 year(s) to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study.
The DMA is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. It involves scholarly research, in the form of a supervised research thesis, and performance practice (such as a public music performance or the presentation of compositions).
You will make a significant contribution both intellectually and in practice to the interpretative and/or technical practice of musical performance, or of musical composition.
The DMA requires a Master of Music with Distinction or Merit, or a Bachelor of Music with Honours with First or Second Class Honours (Division I).
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Doctor of Musical Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
New Zealand, Christchurch
