Musical Arts

Entry requirements

To enter, DMA students must have completed a MMus (Performance) with First or Second Class Honours (Division 1) or equivalent, comply with the postgraduate entry regulations of the University of Waikato, and audition successfully on an applied instrument or voice.

Months of entry

March, July

Course content

The Doctor of Musical Arts at Waikato emphasises performance and research. Dive into musical works of artistic and creative integrity, complemented by a thesis showcasing your own independent research.

If you're passionate about musical performance – the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is the doctoral degree for you. If your interests relating to music are more in the areas of composition, research-based musicology, multimedia work, music technology or electroacoustic music, then consider enrolling in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) instead.