Doctor of Musical Arts
University of Canterbury · Christchurch, New Zealand
About this programme
UC's Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) provides an opportunity to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. Find out more about a DMA at UC.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 3 years
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Rolling
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
PhD applicants must have completed (or be near completing) a research-focused bachelor's degree with honours or a master's degree, typically at First-Class or Second-Class Division I level (or equivalent). You must prepare a research proposal and identify and secure a potential supervisor (a UC academic staff member) before submitting a formal application, with the International Office and host department confirming your background. Meeting UC's English language requirements is also required.
Visa
- Visa required
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Application fee
- NZD 850 (online application fee)
- Proof of funds
- NZD 20,000/yr
- Processing time
- Up to 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (1)
- Manaaki New Zealand ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline February / March each year