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Doctor of Musical Arts

Arts and humanities

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a research-based doctorate in performance, conducting, or composition, designed for professional musicians with strong scholarly abilities. The DMA enhances research and creative skills, leveraging the Conservatorium's exceptional environment. 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.

Official
Duration
4 years
Qualification
PhD (Research)
AQF 10
Campus
Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 061144A
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Course overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a research-based doctorate in performance, conducting, or composition, designed for professional musicians with strong scholarly abilities. The DMA enhances research and creative skills, leveraging the Conservatorium's exceptional environment. 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.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must: (a) hold or have completed the requirements for - (I) the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division; or (II) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or (III) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area; or (IV) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80 and including a research component; and (b) perform successfully at a demonstration interview. 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. Admission requirement To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must: (a) hold or have completed the requirements for - (I) the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours, first division; or (II) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or (III) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area; or (IV) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80 and including a research component; and (b) perform successfully at a demonstration interview. (2) The Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1). Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 20 · R 20 · W 22 · S 20
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 64 · R 64 · W 64 · S 64

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must: (a) hold or have completed the requirements for - (I) the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division; or (II) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or (III) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area; or (IV) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80 and including a research component; and (b) perform successfully at a demonstration interview. 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. Admission requirement To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must: (a) hold or have completed the requirements for - (I) the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours, first division; or (II) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or (III) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area; or (IV) a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80 and including a research component; and (b) perform successfully at a demonstration interview. (2) The Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music——$49,025per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music———International students
2027 · Trimester 3Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music———International students

Where it is taught

  • Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Doctor of Musical Artssydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Doctor of Musical Arts at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements