About the 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?35,000 words. Both components are expected to be an original contribution to the candidate's field of creative research.

　　Research development is supported by coursework normally taken during the first full year of candidature. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
March, 2024	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sydney

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Musical Arts, you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree by research or, master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or a research project with a WAM of at least 80%. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and Dean or Associate Dean, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

　　TOEFL-IBT- A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing

　　IELTS score- A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band

　　TOEFL - PBT score-A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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