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Doctor of Philosophy in Music

This course is available

Level of Study

Doctoral Degree

Next start date

Expected Jul 2024

Epsom Campus

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years.

This course is also offered at overseas locations.

At the School of Music, we provide a dynamic environment for study and investigation into a wide range of musical disciplines, including performance, composition, musicology, music education, popular music and jazz. Our range of doctoral programmes prepare candidates to research, perform, compose and/or teach at an internationally recognised level.

The traditional PhD thesis is a formal piece of advanced research, with a final examined thesis of up to 100,000 words. Your thesis serves as a contribution to the field of music research on both a local and international level.

PhD with a creative practice component

You can also consider completing your PhD with a creative practice component. This allows you to submit a portfolio of compositions, a performance or teaching portfolio as examinable work. There are some specific guidelines around the admission requirements and timing of the examination for creative works.

Programme structure

The University of Auckland PhD is a three-to-four year full-time advanced research degree.

On possible to the PhD programme, you will be enrolled provisionally. By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the PhD programme, including developing a full thesis proposal. After confirmation, you will continue to work on your research before submitting your thesis for examination after three years and within four years of your start date. The examination process includes an oral exam.

As part of your PhD study, you can take part in our doctoral skills programme, designed to help you achieve success in your research and develop skills for your future. We have a dedicated postgraduate careers advisor, and our library service includes specialist subject librarians to help you in your research. The central School of Graduate Studies provides dedicated support and advice for the doctoral community.

Where could this programme take you?

Our PhD graduates are successful in a wide range of fields and careers, as well as the traditional academic research career path. The PhD gives you extensive specialist and transferable skills, which are sought after in many sectors, including industry and government, and can even help you to develop entrepreneurship skills to run your own startup. This subject also available in faculty of arts.

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Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours

Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

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  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
  • Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21
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Doctor of Music (MusD)

For further enquiries about the Doctor of Music (MusD) please contact the Head of Programme Music:

Anthony Ritchie Email [email protected]

School of Performing Arts Email [email protected] Website otago.ac.nz/performing-arts

Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Music (MusD)

Eligibility.

  • A degree shall be awarded for published original contributions of special excellence in the appropriate discipline.  An individual shall only ever be entitled to be awarded one Higher Doctorate from the University of Otago – applications for multiple Higher Doctorates are not permitted.
  • Every candidate for a Higher Doctoral degree must have held a degree for at least five years before applying for admission to the degree.
  • A candidate for the degree shall normally be a graduate of the University of Otago, or shall have completed a substantial proportion of the work to be presented while working in an academic or research unit of the University.

Application

  • a curriculum vitae;
  • an abstract and/or brief description of the work including a list of the published original contributions upon which the application is based; and
  • a statutory declaration identifying the submitted work as original and stating that it has not previously been accepted for another qualification at any university or equivalent institution.  Where co-authored work is submitted those parts which are a candidate’s own work should be identified, whereupon the University will review and advise if a case for the award of the degree exists.
  • Where the case for an award exists, every candidate shall submit a digital copy of the work 2 upon which the application is based together with a narrative summary of the body of work of 5000-10000 words, which clearly describes the impact of the work or contribution to the relevant discipline or area of practice, and the required entry fee.
  • In exceptional circumstances, and with the prior approval of the Senate, unpublished material may be submitted as part of the work.
  • Additional work, published or unpublished, may be submitted as appendices in support of the application.

Notes: (1) The application shall be forwarded to the Dean, Graduate Research School. (2) Permanently bound copies are acceptable if the work is already in that format.

Examination

  • The submitted work shall be assessed by three examiners, appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the appropriate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, at least one of whom shall be an overseas authority.
  • Resubmission of work shall not be an outcome of the examination.
  • Where the examiners cannot agree on a result, they should so report to the appropriate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, who shall nominate a referee to advise the Senate.
  • Upon the successful completion of the examination process and award of the degree, a final digital copy of the work shall be deposited in the University’s online repository.

Notwithstanding anything in these regulations, the Senate shall have the discretion to vary any provision set down if, in its opinion, special or unusual circumstances warrant such variation.

Note: The Senate has delegated authority over the Higher Doctoral degrees to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise).

A Doctor of Music shall be awarded on the basis of publicly performed or published original contributions of special excellence in musical composition, performance (including conducting), or scholarship.

Every candidate for a MusD shall submit three copies of a portfolio of the work, associated recordings, and supporting material upon which the application is based. The portfolio should include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

  • In the case of a composer, manuscript or printed scores, details of performances of the works with supporting evidence such as posters and programmes for the concerts, media reviews of the performances, and recordings of musicians performing the works
  • In the case of a performer (instrumentalist, vocalist, or conductor), details of performances with supporting evidence such as posters and programmes for the concerts, media reviews of the performances, and recordings;
  • In the case of a musicologist, copies of books and articles together with reviews from scholarly journals.

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Nzso to perform promising teenage canterbury composer’s work, 10 november 2020.

Promising young composer University of Canterbury (UC) student Thomas Bedggood can’t wait to hear his orchestral composition Smoking Mirror | Tezcatlipoca performed live by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), next month.

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07 may 2021.

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Canterbury musician and mentor take new music on nationwide tour

16 august 2021.

An award-winning University of Canterbury music student will be joined on stage by his mentor and professor when they tour the country with a new show over the next few weeks.

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03 august 2021.

The latest release from international, Christchurch-based, percussionist Justin DeHart, Landfall, is a deep dive into the possibilities of percussion, inviting listeners to soak up the creative ideas of nine innovative New Zealand composers.

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UC students sing for opera great Jonathan Lemalu

04 june 2021.

The student was nervous as she performed for Grammy award-winning operatic bass Jonathan Lemalu at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) central city Arts Centre campus Recital Room last night.

Young recorder virtuoso goes for Baroque

18 june 2020.

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Ōtautahi Christchurch’s music community is thriving, with a vibrant School of Music and progressive symphony orchestra both helping to attract innovative international musicians.

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Musical siblings in harmony for NZSO award

04 october 2021.

Thomas and Eva Bedggood have been playing music together since they were young children and they’re excited to share the experience of taking part in an award for young composers.

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UC percussion lecturer performing in LA

27 february 2019.

Senior Lecturer in Music Performance, Dr. Justin DeHart just returns from the USA after performing in Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Fluxus Festival at Walt Disney Concert Hall on 15th of February.

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Postgraduate study in Music

What can you study in music.

At postgraduate level, you will develop your academic writing and research abilities exploring musical topics that interest you. You will also be exposed to other advanced areas of music, such as:

  • Performance
  • Advanced music analysis
  • Contemporary music
  • Music and cultural identity
  • Orchestration and instrumentation

Postgraduate study in your Music degree

Find out about what you can study at a postgraduate level:

  • Postgraduate study - classical
  • Postgraduate study in composition
  • Postgraduate study in jazz
  • Postgraduate study in popular music
  • Postgraduate study in musicology
  • Postgraduate study in studio pedagogy

Postgraduate study in your Arts degree

Entry requirements, bachelor of arts (honours) in music.

A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Music. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.

Master of Arts in Music

120-point (one-year) MA A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Music with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.

240-point (two-year) MA A BA with a major in Music. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in the major.

Structuring your specialisation in Music

Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.

2023 BA(Hons) schedule for Music

Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.

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The University of Auckland DMus is a three to four year full-time advanced creative practice and research degree.

  • By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the DMus programme, including developing a full proposal for both your thesis and future compositions, and completing substantial items of composition and written work.
  • On entry to the DMus programme, you will be provisionally enrolled.
  • After confirmation, you will continue to prepare a collection of original and substantial musical works, which will include at least three significant works. You will also complete a written thesis that will address research topic(s) or provide detailed analytical commentary on the compositions submitted, and will be clearly linked to the composition component of the programme. Both the written thesis and composition portfolio will be examined.

DMus candidates can take part in our doctoral skills programme, designed to help you achieve success in your research and develop skills for your future. We have a dedicated postgraduate careers advisor, and our library service includes specialist subject librarians to help you in your research. The central School of Graduate Studies provides dedicated support and advice for the doctoral community.

Part-time enrolment is available for New Zealand students. You must submit your thesis and complete your portfolio for examination within eight years of your start date. For students undertaking a mix of full-time and part-time study, submission deadlines are calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Visa conditions generally stipulate that international DMus students must be enrolled full-time.

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Postgraduate study.

View the range of postgraduate subjects and programs offered by the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī.

Take the next step in your studies and enrol in a postgraduate qualification in Music.

  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Graduate Diploma in Music (GDipMus)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus)
  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
  • Bachelor of Music with Honours (BMus(Hons))
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  • Master of Musical Arts (MMA)
  • Master of Music Therapy (MMusTher)
  • Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) (MFA(CP))
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
  • Artist Diploma (ArtDip)

Composition/Sonic Arts

Develop your skills in notated composition, film scoring, music technology or sonic arts to a professional level with postgraduate study.

Build on your musical knowledge and gain skills in research and critical thinking with postgraduate study in Music.

Music Therapy

Use your passion for music to help improve people's lives. Join the only programme in New Zealand that trains graduates to become professional music therapists.

Performance

Further develop and refine your vocal or instrumental performance skills to a professional level with postgraduate study.

Qualifications

Graduate diploma in music.

For students with an undergraduate degree, but wish to move into another area of music study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Music

For students with a BMus in composition or performance, a one-year specialised degree focusing on creative work.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

For students with a BMus or a BA in Music, a one-year interdisciplinary degree for general music studies, potentially incorporating other arts courses.

Bachelor of Music with Honours

For students with a BMus, a one-year focused degree for all music disciplines.

Master of Arts

For students with a BAHons in music, a one year degree, with a thesis or thesis and coursework component.

Master of Music

For students with a BMusHons, a one-year research degree, with a thesis component and optional creative component.

Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)

For students with a BMus in Composition, a one-year focused degree in film scoring, sound design or game audio.

Master of Musical Arts

For students with a PGDipMus or BMus(Hons) in performance or composition, a one-year specialised degree focusing on creative work.

Master of Music Therapy

For students with a relevant degree, this two-year programme comprises one year of coursework and one further thesis year comprised of casework and research.

Doctor of Philosophy in Music

For students with an MMus (or equivalent), a three-year research degree, culminating in a substantial thesis with optional creative component.

Doctor of Musical Arts

For students with an MMA (or equivalent), a three-year degree culminating in a substantial portfolio of compositions or recitals, with a small written component

Artist Diploma

For students with a Masters in Performance, a two-year degree culminating in a substantial programme of recitals.

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Doctor of Musical Arts

Hamilton , New Zealand

THE world university rank:  401

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AUD 127,988 ? NZD  137,700 Program fees are indicative only. Speak to your IDP study counsellor to get up-to-date course prices.

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Porirua , New Zealand

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Doctor of Music

Dunedin , New Zealand

THE world university rank:  301

AUD 23,517 ? NZD  25,302 Program fees are indicative only. Speak to your IDP study counsellor to get up-to-date course prices.

Doctor of Musical Arts

AUD 119,469 ? NZD  128,535 Program fees are indicative only. Speak to your IDP study counsellor to get up-to-date course prices.

Doctor of Philosophy in Music

Doctor of Philosophy in Music

Nelson , New Zealand

THE world university rank:  501

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Doctor of Music

Auckland , New Zealand

THE world university rank:  150

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Doctor of Philosophy - Performance

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  1. Doctoral study in the School of Music

    Types of doctoral study. Discover the options for doctoral study at the School of Music: 1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) The traditional PhD thesis is a formal piece of advanced research, with a final examined thesis of up to 100,000 words. Your thesis serves as a contribution to the field of music research on both a local and international level.

  2. Doctor of Philosophy in Music

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme with the New Zealand School of Music suits students wanting to study musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, music education, music therapy, performance, and composition (including sonic arts) at the highest academic level. This degree is based on research and the preparation of a thesis carried out ...

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    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD. Nature of the Degree.

  4. New Zealand School of Music

    After you graduate. Graduates with degrees in music find employment in diverse fields. Find out where study at the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī can take you. A national centre of musical excellence. Find out more about the major philanthropic campaign to create a world-class centre of musical, cultural and educational excellence in ...

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    School of Arts. Phone: 0800 800 145 or +64 7 838 4380. General and Undergraduate Email Enquiries: [email protected]. Graduate and Postgraduate Email Enquiries: [email protected]. <p>Study Music with leading performers, composers and musicologists; and perform in the acclaimed Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber, part of the University of ...

  6. 9 PhD programmes in Music in New Zealand

    PhD programmes in Music in New Zealand. Programmes Scholarships. Page 1 | 9 PhDs. Filters 2. 9 PhDs. Sort . Our picks; Lowest tuition Fee; Filters Sort . Show 9 results . Music. 22,175 EUR / year. 3 years. Build on your musical knowledge and gain skills in research and critical thinking with postgraduate study in Music at Victoria University of ...

  7. Doctor of Musical Arts

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    Enrol in this course. You can enrol to study this course in the student portal if you have already been accepted to study at Massey. New students need to apply for admission to a qualification first. If you want to study a course without completing a qualification, you can apply for a Certificate of Proficiency.

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    Entry criteria. To qualify to enrol for the PhD, an applicant must. have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree,1 in a field relevant to the proposed research with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or

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    The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years. This course is also offered at overseas locations. At the School of Music, we provide a dynamic environment for study and ...

  11. Doctor of Music (MusD), Qualifications

    A Doctor of Music shall be awarded on the basis of publicly performed or published original contributions of special excellence in musical composition, performance (including conducting), or scholarship. Every candidate for a MusD shall submit three copies of a portfolio of the work, associated recordings, and supporting material upon which the ...

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    University of Canterbury. Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Music. Victoria University of Wellington. This page shows a selection of the available PhDs in New Zealand. If you're interested in studying a Music degree in New Zealand you can view all 9 PhDs. You can also read more about Music degrees in general, or about studying in New Zealand.

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    At the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) you can choose from an extensive range of courses and research topics at Victoria University of Wellington. You might focus on the fine arts side of music and study composition, sonic arts, music technology, classical or jazz performance, or you can concentrate on music from a more critical or academic ...

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    The School of Music offers a comprehensive musical education for aspiring musicians and composers. You can explore the sociocultural aspects of Music within a Bachelor of Arts. If you're interested in studying all aspects of Music and Performance, the following subjects are available: Creative Practice: Classical. Creative Practice: Jazz.

  16. Postgraduate study in Music

    We welcome any questions you may have about postgraduate study in the School of Music. Contact our postgraduate adviser by phone or email. Director of Postgraduate Studies. Dr Kevin Field. Email: [email protected]. Phone: +64 9 923 9276.

  17. Doctor of Music

    The University of Auckland DMus is a three to four year full-time advanced creative practice and research degree. By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the DMus programme, including developing a full proposal for both your thesis and future compositions, and completing substantial items of composition and written work.

  18. Postgraduate study

    Music Therapy. Use your passion for music to help improve people's lives. Join the only programme in New Zealand that trains graduates to become professional music therapists. Performance. Further develop and refine your vocal or instrumental performance skills to a professional level with postgraduate study. Qualifications Graduate Diploma in ...

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    Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications). Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University.

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  21. The Arrival of Graded Music Exams in New Zealand: A Case Study of

    Toward the end of the nineteenth century a number of external music examining systems were introduced to New Zealand. Two of them, Trinity College, London, and the Associated Board, gained a strong following and became de facto standards in the absence of a national music conservatorium.

  22. Music, Ph. D.

    At the University of Otago Music programme we cover a unique combination of classical music, contemporary rock music, music production and world music. University of Otago. Dunedin , New Zealand.

  23. Music, Ph.D.

    You'll teach Western Classical Music - from Baroque to contemporary, through performance, composition and musical scholarship. If you're inclined to the modern, we offer papers in sonic art and new technologies. The staff are highly qualified professionals, active nationally and internationally as composers, performers and musicologists.