Doctor of Musical Arts
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
About this programme
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a research-based doctorate in performance, conducting, or composition, designed for professional musicians with strong scholarly abilities. The DMA enhances research and creative skills, leveraging the Conservatorium's exceptional environment. 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.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
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 (101)
- Taiwan - University of Sydney ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 24 November 2026
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Carole Muller AwardFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting ScholarshipFully funded
- Maria Teresa Savio Hooke Research Scholarship in Italian StudiesFully funded
- Garry and Susan Rothwell Research ScholarshipPartial funding