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, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

Apply by: 1 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:

for COmposition/Sonic Arts

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.

Entry requirements for Performance

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 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

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