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Universities Canada The University of British Columbia Courses Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition (DMA)

Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition (DMA)
at The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada

Tuition Fee CAD 9,314
Country Rank-
Duration60 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 100

Program Overview

The D.M.A. program is designed for composers who have already reached a high level of proficiency and artistry in their fields and who may wish to teach at the university level. This program offers an opportunity to bring creative and performance achievement to a high level while enriching individual backgrounds with academic studies, including specialized training in music history and theory, and other areas. Graduate student composers work closely with faculty in composition and music theory, and are expected to compose major works for public performance in addition to fulfilling course requirements.

Entry Requirement
MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
- Canada or the United States
- International countries other than the United States
Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 100

IELTS: Overall score requirement: 6.5
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition (DMA) may vary from $9,000 to $20,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
Many of our graduates hold prestigious appointments at universities, colleges, and public schools. Graduates also work in residence with major symphony orchestras and professional chamber ensembles, and contribute to commercial music internationally.

Cost Of Studying At The University of British Columbia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition (DMA) at The University of British Columbia