Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a performance-centred programme that will deepen your knowledge and sharpen your skills as an outstanding musician.

You will focus on the production and presentation of exceptional performances that are firmly grounded in research. You will also prepare a supporting analysis of texts on a subject closely related to your performance specialisation.

Advanced performance practice and instrumental studies ensure that as a graduate, you can perform and teach at an internationally recognised level.

For more detail, please see the University Calendar, held in the University Library; or you can purchase one from the University Bookshop or view online.

University Calendar

Highlights

• High calibre teaching from a committed team of professionally active staff.
• Numerous learning and performance opportunities with many music ensembles.
• Meet and learn from international musicians through our extensive visiting artistes programme.
• Exciting cross-disciplinary research and learning opportunities.

Applying for admission

How to apply for a doctorate
Supplementary Application process
Scholarship opportunities
Important dates

More information

NICAI Student Centre
Level 2, Building 421
(Architecture and Planning Building)
26 Symonds Street, Auckland
Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz

For general enquiries, please call:
The University of Auckland Student Information Centre
Phone: 0800 61 62 65

For specific information on the DMA programme, please contact:
Assoc Prof Dean Sutcliffe
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82367

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