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Doctor of Musical Arts

 

Doctor of Musical Arts


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the Resolutions of the Sydney Conservtorium of Music, The University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 and the Research Code of Conduct 2013. The latest versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: sydney.edu.au/policies.

Course resolutions

Part 1: Preliminary

1 Course codes

Code

Course and stream title

RPMUSART-01

Doctor of Musical Arts

Part 2: Admission requirements

2 Eligibility for admission to candidature

(1)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must:
(a)
hold or have completed the requirements for -
(i)  the degree of Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division; or equivalent qualification; or
(ii)  a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or equivalent qualification; or
(iii)  a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 75 for the performance research components, including a Distinction grade for the final, written research component; or equivalent qualification; or
(iv)  a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80; or equivalent qualification; and
(b)
perform successfully at an audition/interview in the principal study, receiving a minimum audition/interview mark of 80%.
(2)
The Dean or Associate Dean may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the School Research Education Committee, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).

3 Application for admission to candidature

(1)
An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the School:
(a)
satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;
(b)
a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Associate Dean; and
(c)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use.

4 Credit transfer

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times.

Part 3: Candidature

5 Appointment of supervisor

(1)
The Associate Dean will appoint suitably qualified supervisors for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and the Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2013.
(2)
The Associate Dean will also appoint a performance/creative works advisor, who may be the supervisor or the auxiliary supervisor or who may be in addition to the supervisor or auxiliary supervisor.

6 Control of candidature

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the control of candidature by the University.

7 Location of candidature and attendance

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the location of candidature and attendance by candidates at the University.

Part 4: Requirements

8 Degree requirements

(1)
To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:
(a)
complete any specified probationary requirements;
(b)
complete 36 credit points of units of study, as set out in the School Handbook;
(c)
present performances/creative works and research seminars;
(d)
complete a program of supervised research leading to a thesis comprising substantial performance/portfolio of creative work and a dissertation of 25,000 to 30,000 words. The thesis shall be an original contribution to the field concerned.

9 The thesis

A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the HDR Rule.

Part 5: Enrolment and progression

10 Probation

(1)
A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding one year according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.

In the probationary period each candidate must:
(a)
If proceeding on a full-time basis -
(i)
complete 36 credit points of units of study as prescribed;
(ii)
attend an annual review interview during which the candidate will present and defend a refined research plan for the following two years; and
(iii)
demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree.
(b)
If proceeding on a part-time basis -
(i)
complete credit points of units of study as prescribed;
(ii)
develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor and Associate Dean; and
(iii)
demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree.

11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates

The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.

12 Mode of attendance

The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice. Visa requirements commonly restrict international students to full-time study only.

13 Discontinuation of candidature

A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

14 Suspension of candidature

A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

15 Leave of absence

A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

16 Progress

A candidate is required to maintain satisfactory progress towards the timely completion of the degree. Progress will be reviewed annually according to the provisions of the HDR Rule and the Progress Planning and Review for Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2015.

Part 6: Examination

17 Examination of the thesis including the final public performance/creative work

(1)
The thesis
Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by the Thesis and Examination of Higher Degrees by Research Policy 2015.
(2)
The final public performance/creative work
(a)
Candidates who will present a final public performance must notify the Conservatorium in writing of their intention to present their final public performance at least three months prior to the date of the performance.
(b)
The examiners appointed to examine the thesis will examine and report on both the written dissertation and the performance/creative work.
(c)
Where possible and relevant, the examiners will also attend the performance, but will not participate in any internal assessment of readiness for examination.

18 Award of the degree

The degree is awarded at the pass level only.

Part 7: Other

19 Transitional provisions

(1)
These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2018 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2018 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2018 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed within the time limits specified in those resolutions. The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.