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Doctor of Musical Arts
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Admission Requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place.
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About the course
Work with world-class supervisors to prepare and present for examination either a portfolio of original compositions in a variety of genres, or two recitals showing professional skill and interpretative ability.
The Doctor of Musical Arts can be taken in either composition or performance and consists of a combination of thesis and creative work.
Quick details
- Available
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year.
- Full-time students are expected to spend at least 30 hours per week on their research, throughout the year. Part-time students are expected to spend at least 15 hours a week on their research, throughout the year.
- Postgraduate
- 10940
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Why undertake graduate research?
Graduates of research degrees at UWA experience a high rate of success in employment because the generic or transferable skills required for success in their research degree are the same skills that are in high demand by employers. Gaining a research degree indicates to a prospective employer that you have excellent project and personal management skills, shows you can think independently and critically, solve problems and communicate effectively. Transferable skills developed through a research degree are durable and valuable, just as much as the content knowledge gained.
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Why study postgraduate Music at UWA
- Ranked in the world’s Top 100 for Performing Arts (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019).
- Strong industry connections and regular engagement with leading West Australian and Australian arts organisations. These include West Australian Opera and West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
- Work with world leading researchers and award-winning international artists.
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