Overview

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.

Who is this program for

The DMA at the University of Sydney 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.

Programme Structure

Research units include:

Recording Portfolio
Graduate Composer Performer Workshop
Historical Performance Practice
Creative Work Seminar
Critical Discourses in Music
Opera and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Music View 6 other PhDs in Music in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 061144A
To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition.
In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean may admit an applicant who does not meet this requirement provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course.
The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

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Tuition Fees

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46900 AUD / year

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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