Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
People
- Associate Dean: Stuart Brock
- Faculty Manager: Kristina McGuiness-King
- Student Advisor: ???
- Writer: Gabe
Version
- v1: Initial draft
- v.11: Split quals in family to their own pages to align with Gabe Ryan (Unlicensed) writing
Questions
- Is there a requirement to have studied the same subject in the entry qualification?
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 for COmposition/Sonic Arts
A Master of Music with Distinction or Merit or a Master of Musical Arts with Distinction or Merit
To submit an acceptable portfolio of compositions and sound-based works
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
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