Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Musical Arts - Performance in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
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Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Professional Doctorate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
10,220
(c. USD5,991.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Develop into an exceptional musician or composer with profound expertise in your craft. Earn a degree that equips you with the professional abilities to perform, create, or instruct at an elite level. This three-year program merges scholarly inquiry with artistic innovation, each enhancing the other.
Admission to the DMA program requires completion of a Master of Musical Arts (MMA) or Master of Music (MMus) in Performance or Composition/Sonic Arts at a standard comparable to Distinction or Merit.
Performance candidates must successfully complete an audition. Those applying for Composition must present an extensive collection of compositions or audio works. Additionally, you'll need to demonstrate superior research and writing capabilities. Learn more about application requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master of Music or a Master of Musical Arts and audition/portfolio.
You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
A Master of Music with Distinction or Merit or a Master of Musical Arts with Distinction or Merit
To pass an audition
To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
A Master of Music with Distinction or Merit or a Master of Musical Arts with Distinction or Merit
To pass an audition
To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
Tuition
NZD
10,220