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Overview
The Doctor of Musical Arts programme from The University of Western Australia can be taken in either composition or performance and consists of a combination of thesis and creative work.
Key facts
Doctor of Musical Arts (in composition) students are required to prepare under supervision and present for examination—a portfolio of original compositions in a variety of genres, deemed to be of sufficient scale and duration, which show the highest level of technical accomplishment and imaginative resource; a 45-minute lecture/demonstration followed by a 15-minute discussion on a topic related to the student's research or compositions; and a thesis (30,000 to 40,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of the composition portfolio.
Career Pathways
- Graduates of this course will be equipped with advanced level creative, communication, research and analytical skills, allowing them to take the next step in their career pathway.
Programme Structure
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 82
PTE Academic 64
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Perth, Australia
Disciplines
Music View 6 other PhDs in Music in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 82
PTE Academic 64
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 059611G
- An applicant for the Doctor of Musical Arts (in composition) must submit a folio of original compositions, the arrangements for which are determined by the Head of the School of Music.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents38400 AUD / year≈ 38400 AUD / year
Living costs
Perth
Australia
1328 - 2367 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
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Scholarships Information
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