Program Overview

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Doctor of Musical Arts

Make an outstanding contribution to Music through composition or performance.

Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

Graduates of this course will be equipped with advanced level creative, communication, research and analytical skills, allowing them to take the next step in their career pathway.

Further Study

A higher doctorate can open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your career goals.

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.

Research Training Program

Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are offered a Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship which offsets the requirement to pay a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program (RTP) place.

Cost of living

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

An applicant for the Doctor of Musical Arts (in composition) must submit a folio of original compositions, the arrangements for which are determined by the Head of the School of Music.

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.

Course details

Work with world-class supervisors to prepare and present for examination either a portfolio of original compositions in a variety of genres, or two recitals showing professional skill and interpretative ability.

About the course

Work with world-class supervisors to prepare and present for examination either a portfolio of original compositions in a variety of genres, or two recitals showing professional skill and interpretative ability.

The Doctor of Musical Arts can be taken in either composition or performance and consists of a combination of thesis and creative work.

Quick details

• Status: Available
• Locations:
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year.
• Weekly contact time: 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.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 10940
• CRICOS code: G
• Full time/part time duration: 3 years
• Degrees course is available in: Doctor of Musical Arts

Facilities

Callaway Auditorium

Instrument Collection

Eileen Joyce Studio

Why study postgraduate Music at UWA

• Ranked in the world’s Top 100 for Performing Arts (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019).
• Strong industry connections and regular engagement with leading West Australian and Australian arts organisations. These include West Australian Opera and West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
• Work with world leading researchers and award-winning international artists.