Course Overview
Eligibility
Course Content
Creative Work Seminar 1
Mandatory coursework unit (6 credit points) taken as part of the 12 mandatory credit points during the first full year of candidature.
Creative Work Seminar 2
Mandatory coursework unit (6 credit points) taken as part of the 12 mandatory credit points during the first full year of candidature.
Common Questions
The thesis comprises two components: (i) a public presentation of creative work (recital, lecture recital, recording or other appropriate format), or a composition portfolio; and (ii) a written research dissertation of 25,000–35,000 words. Both components are expected to be an original contribution to the candidate's field of creative research.
Doctor of Musical Arts students complete 24 credit points of coursework. 12 credit points are mandatory — MCGY5111 Creative Work Seminar 1 and MCGY5112 Creative Work Seminar 2 — and 12 credit points are elective from the University pool of units, which includes specialist analytical methods, professional development units and discipline-specific subjects relevant for research students.
Prospective students must first lodge an Expression of Interest notice, uploading a preliminary research proposal of at least 1500–2000 words, a one-page CV, and supplementary evidence of expertise (e.g. music scores, links to past performances, samples of academic writing). After that, you follow the applying for admission instructions. Applications are open all year round, and you should apply at least 6 weeks prior to your intended start date.
There is no separate tuition fee cost for the coursework units of study you will undertake — it is part of the tuition fee for the course. However, additional non-tuition course costs vary depending on the units of study.
The Doctor of Musical Arts covers innovative and research-based performance, conducting, or composition, with research development supported by coursework normally taken during the first full year of candidature.
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