Doctor of Musical Arts

DMA

  • A music student playing the lute

Duration

3 years full-time

Entry times

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Duration

3 years full-time

Entry times

First day of any month

Apply Now Got a Question? Check your eligibility

Download Brochure

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Overview

The DMA is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. It involves scholarly research, in the form of a supervised research thesis, and performance practice (such as a public music performance or the presentation of compositions).

You will make a significant contribution both intellectually and in practice to the interpretative and/or technical practice of musical performance, or of musical composition.

Contact us

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Doctor of Musical Arts.

For study planning help, contact Te Kura Puoro | School of Music.

Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

Phone +64 3 369 1792
Email music@canterbury.ac.nz