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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Doctor of Musical Arts

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music places a high emphasis on its research activity, with a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
RPMUSART1000, 061144A
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$36,000 per year / $108,000 total

About this course

 

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music places a high emphasis on its research activity, with a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. The Doctor of Musical Arts at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is a research-based doctorate in music performance, conducting or composition open to professional-skilled musicians with strong scholarly abilities and interests. The DMA will suit candidates with a research background who wish to enhance their already high-level research and creative work abilities and experience by taking advantage of the exceptional research and teaching community available at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Students pursue a supervised research program leading to the submission of a thesis comprising two components: (i) a public presentation of creative work (recital, lecture recital, recording or other appropriate format), or a composition portfolio; and (ii) a written research dissertation of 25,000–30,000 words. Both components are expected to be an original contribution to the candidate's field of creative research.

Research development is supported by research training and coursework. During the first full year of candidature (or the part-time equivalent) in the DMA, students undertake units of study in creative works projects, research methods and elective subjects, as well as participating in seminars.

 

 

Entry requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
80.7%
Teaching scale