Performing
A course by
University of Waikato
A three-year doctoral programme combining advanced musical performance with academic research, leading to the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Waikato.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years

Develop high-level skills in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance under the supervision of expert musicians.

Design and complete a thesis on a chosen area within music performance, composition, or musicology.

Demonstrate research findings through regular practical performing opportunities.
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at the University of Waikato is a doctoral degree tailored to musicians passionate about performance and research. Students spend half their time on artistic performances based on their research, and the other half producing an independent thesis. Weekly performances and close supervision by leading musicians are key parts of this innovative programme. Graduates are prepared for careers as solo, orchestral, chamber, or recording musicians, music journalists, or educators. Research topics are flexible and can address performance, composition, musicology, technology, or cultural music traditions.
What you need to know first
MMus (Performance) with First or Second Class Honours (Division 1) or equivalent
Comply with postgraduate entry regulations of the University of Waikato

Performing Arts
Music Education

Solo performer
Chamber/orchestral musician
Accompanist
Recording artist
Performing
A course by
University of Waikato
A three-year doctoral programme combining advanced musical performance with academic research, leading to the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Waikato.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years

Develop high-level skills in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance under the supervision of expert musicians.

Design and complete a thesis on a chosen area within music performance, composition, or musicology.

Demonstrate research findings through regular practical performing opportunities.
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at the University of Waikato is a doctoral degree tailored to musicians passionate about performance and research. Students spend half their time on artistic performances based on their research, and the other half producing an independent thesis. Weekly performances and close supervision by leading musicians are key parts of this innovative programme. Graduates are prepared for careers as solo, orchestral, chamber, or recording musicians, music journalists, or educators. Research topics are flexible and can address performance, composition, musicology, technology, or cultural music traditions.
What you need to know first
MMus (Performance) with First or Second Class Honours (Division 1) or equivalent
Comply with postgraduate entry regulations of the University of Waikato

Performing Arts
Music Education

Solo performer
Chamber/orchestral musician
Accompanist
Recording artist
Successful audition on applied instrument or voice
Music journalist
Repetiteur
Instrument or vocal teacher
Tertiary performer-academic
Successful audition on applied instrument or voice
Music journalist
Repetiteur
Instrument or vocal teacher
Tertiary performer-academic