Doctor of Musical Arts
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Music
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$23,049
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Doctor of Musical Arts graduates will have the ability to compose or perform musical works at the highest professional level. Graduates will be performers or composers of an international standard, equipped with a thorough knowledge of artistic practice in their discipline, intellectual independent thinking and expertise in current research methodologies in their field.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Music with first or second class honours, or more usually a Master's degree in Muisc with distinction or merit or equivalent and a successful audition.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,683 | $23,049 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$13,320 | $39,960 |
| Total | $21,003 | $63,009 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $73,028 |
| Earnings range | $56,652 - $82,760 |
| In employment | 78% |
| In further study | 6% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Canterbury - The Scholarships Office
Website:
Value:
$5,000
New Zealand/Aotearoa Music Scholarships
Provided by:
Creative New Zealand - Programme Administrator
Website:
http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/getting-funded
Value:
$16,000 or less
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.