Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctor of Musical Arts

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is a postgraduate degree aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. It involves scholarly research, in the form of a supervised research thesis, and performance practice (such as a public music performance or the presentation of compositions).

Entry Requirements

• The DMA requires a Master of Music with Distinction or Merit, or a Bachelor of Music with Honours with First or Second Class "H" " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "

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## Degree Structure
- The degree involves a combination of written and practical work (in composition or performance).
- The DMA takes between 3 years of full-time study or 6 years part-time.
- Participants can start at the beginning of any month.

## Fees
### Domestic
- 2025 annual fee estimate: $8,845 per 120 points
- 2026 annual fee estimate: $9,376 per 120 points

### International
- 2025 annual fee estimate: $42,200 per 120 points
- 2026 annual fee estimate: $43,850 per 120 points
- 2027 annual fee estimate: $45,800 per 120 points

### Student Services Levy (SSL)
- 2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($1,166.40 per 120 points)
- 2026 SSL: $10.30 per point ($1,236.00 per 120 points)

## Points and Duration
- The DMA is worth 360 points.
- The degree structure is designed to be completed in 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

## Overview
The Doctor of Musical Arts is a research-based degree that allows students to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. The degree involves a combination of written and practical work, and participants can start at the beginning of any month. The DMA takes between 3 years of full-time study or 6 years part-time to complete, and it is worth 360 points.