University of Canterbury

Course Details

Doctor of Musical Arts

Course Description

The DMA is aimed at those undertaking advanced research in music composition or performance. It comprises scholarly research in the form of a supervised research thesis and performance practice in the form of public music performance or the presentation of compositions. Students make a significant contribution both intellectually and in practice to either the interpretative and/or technical practice of musical performance, or the technical and creative practice of musical composition.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

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Doctor of Musical Arts University of Canterbury