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Master of Musical Arts in Performance

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  • University/Institute Name Victoria University of Wellington
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJan 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

This Master of Musical Arts in Performanceprogram from Victoria University of Wellington will further your knowledge in either composition, sonic arts or performance and is also designed to prepare you for the Doctor of Musical Arts.

Build on your Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma and get the high-level music skills and critical perspective you need for a career in music or a related field.

Key Facts

You’ll normally complete your Master of Musical Arts in Performance program from Victoria University of Wellington within one year, but it may take up to a year and six months from first enrolling.

Studying full time, you can expect a workload of 40 to 45 hours a week for much of the year.

If you do well in your Master's degree and show an aptitude for advanced research, you'll be able to apply to do aDoctor of Musical Arts (DMA).

A doctoral degree is the highest academic qualification offered by the University. You’ll carry out original and sustained research under supervision from world-class academics in the School of Music.

Courses include:

  • Topic in Music Studies: Performance Techniques and Technologies
  • Approaches to Music Research
  • Editing as Interpretation
  • Topic in Musicology: Historical Performance Practice
  • Research in Music, Society, and Culture

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Feb 2026