Postgraduate
Doctor of Musical Arts
Careers and further study
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Career Pathways
Career Opportunities
Artistic Director
Arts Administrator or Manager
Arts Professional
Music Professional
Further Study
Master of Music
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Research Training Program
Cost of living
Higher degree by research – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
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.
How to apply
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When lodging your application, follow the steps for domestic research or international research students.
Course details
About The Course
The Doctor of Musical Arts can be taken in either composition or performance and consists of a combination of thesis and creative work.
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.
Doctor of Musical Arts (in performance) students are required to prepare under supervision and present for examination—two recitals of normally 70 to 90 minutes' duration which demonstrate professional executant skill and interpretative ability; a 45-minute lecture/demonstration followed by a 15-minute discussion session on a topic related to the student's research; and a thesis (30,000 to 40,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of the performances.
Quick Details
- Available 2020
- 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
- 059611G
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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