Doctor of Musical Arts
Doctor of Musical Arts
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies. These include:
– the Resolutions of the Faculty;
– the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (the HDR Rule); and ;
– the Research Code of Conduct 2013; and the Research Data Management Policy 2014
Additionally, the coursework components of this award course are subject to:
– the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule');
– the Coursework Policy 2014;
– the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015; and
– the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016.
The latest 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
(1)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must:
(i) the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division; 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
(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 and including a research component; and
(2)
The Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) 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 Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education)
3 Application for admission to candidature
(c)
written evidence confirming that a supervisor within the School, with an academic background appropriate to the candidate's proposed research supports the applicant's research proposal and is willing to supervise the candidate; and
(d)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, their thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for use.
(e)
evidence of minimum English language requirements, where not demonstrated by academic qualifications;
(2)
In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that they will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.
4 Credit transfer
Part 3: Candidature
5 Appointment of supervisor
(1)
The Associate Dean (Research Education) will appoint suitably qualified supervisors for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and the Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2020.
(2)
The Associate Dean (Research Education) 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
(c)
present performances/creative works and research seminars as required by the University School Research Education Committee; and;
(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 35,000 words. Both components of 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 four research periods according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.
In the probationary period each candidate must:
11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
0.
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
0.
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
0.
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
0.
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
0.0
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.
(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 may attend the public 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 resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2021 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2021 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2021 may complete the requirements in accordance withthe resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.