Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts at Waikato emphasises performance and research. Dive into musical works of artistic and creative integrity, complemented by a thesis showcasing your own independent research.
360 points, 3 years
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study the Doctor of Musical Arts?
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 Doctor of Musical Arts at 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.
360 points, 3 years
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Degree information
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Entry Requirements To enter, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) students must have completed a MMus (Performance) with First or Second Class Honours (Division 1) or equivalent, comply with the postgraduate entry regulations of the University of Waikato, and audition successfully on an applied instrument or voice.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$7,208 - $7,654 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
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Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
Estimated fees
$7,654 per year
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International tuition fees
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Scholarships
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Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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To enter, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) students must have completed a MMus (Performance) with First or Second Class Honours (Division 1) or equivalent, comply with the postgraduate entry regulations of the University of Waikato, and audition successfully on an applied instrument or voice.
Estimated fees
$7,208 - $7,654 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
Estimated fees
$7,654 per year
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Career paths
The Waikato DMA equips you with the skills to transform your passion for music into a career.
Potential career paths include:
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Solo artist
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Chamber or orchestral musician
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Accompanist
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Recording artist
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Repetiteur
Alternatively, you can apply your skills in radio or print music journalism.
If teaching appeals to you, the DMA also prepares you for roles such as:
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Performer-academic in the tertiary sector
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Instrument or vocal teacher
This program offers a diverse range of opportunities for those looking to shape their musical career in various ways.
Research topics
In the DMA program, you can select a research topic that aligns with your interests. Previous student topics have included:
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Composers: Exploring New Zealand cellist and composer Arnold Trowell, and New Zealand composer John Ritchie.
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Musical Composition in Performance: Investigating J.S. Bach's use of variation form in Lutheran chorales.
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Music Education: Examining the application of ICT in the music classroom, focusing on tools and trends in New Zealand secondary schools from 2007-2009.
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Cultural Music Traditions: Studying the repertoire and composition of Māori waiata and puoro in relation to the Kīngitanga (King Movement) from 1912 to 2008.
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Technology in Music: Developing a mouse-driven interface for virtual stringed instrument controllers.
Scholarships and prizes
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PhD research opportunities
Browse our available PhD or Doctoral opportunities, our research areas and potential supervisors.