At-a-glance

Name: Doctor of Musical Arts

Abbreviation: DMA

Duration: 6-8 trimesters 

Duration details: 6-8 trimesters of full-time study or normally 12-16 if studied part time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 360 points (4-6 courses)

Entry: Master of Music or a Master of Musical Arts and audition/portfolio

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates1 March, 1 July, 1 December

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

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

To pass an audition, in the case of Performance, or submit an acceptable portfolio of compositions and sound-based works, in the case of Composition/Sonic Arts

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

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Faculty Student and Academic Services office to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete 360 points, of which

• 120 points is in Part 1
• 240 points is in Part 2

Satisfy the subject requirements

Subject requirements

For this subject you'll need to:

Composition/Sonic Arts

Complete courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• NZSM 640
• NZSM 650
• Either NZSM 651 or NZSM 652

Complete courses worth 240 points in Part 2:

• NZSM 660

Performance

Complete courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• NZSM 641
• NZSM 650
• Either NZSM 651 or NZSM 652

Complete courses worth 240 points in Part 2:

• NZSM 661