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 University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: sydney.edu.au/policies.
Part 2: Admission requirements
2 Eligibility for admission to candidature
(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 Faculty Research Committee, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
3 Application for admission to candidature
(b)
a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Associate Dean in which the work is to be undertaken; 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
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 Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher degree supervision.
(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
7 Location of candidature and attendance
Part 4: Requirements
8 Degree requirements
(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
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:
(i) complete 36 credit points of units of study as prescribed, with a weighted average mark of at least 75;
(ii) attend an annual review interview during which the candidate will present and defend a refined research plan for the following two years; and
(i) complete credit points of units of study as prescribed, with a weighted average mark of at least 75;
(ii) develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor and Associate Dean; and
11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
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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
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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
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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
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A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
15 Leave of absence
0.
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
16 Progress
Part 6: Examination
17 Examination of the thesis including the final public performance/creative work
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Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of Philosophy.
(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
Part 7: Other
19 Transitional provisions
(1)
These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2017 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2017 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2017 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 Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.