Key Information Duration Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years) Part-time: 72 months (up to 6 years) Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. First day of any month. Language English English Requirements Duolingo English Test: 120 TOEFL iBT: 90 PTE Academic: 58 IELTS: 6.5 Credits 360 alternative credits Delivered On Campus Campus Location Christchurch, New Zealand Disciplines Music Overview Students who intend to enrol for our Music postgraduate degrees at University of Canterbury must choose their qualifying courses carefully to ensure that the necessary prerequisites have been met. If you are uncertain, discuss your course with the appropriate member of staff or the Head of Department. Visit the programme website for more information . Programme Structure Curriculum: Music Composition Visit the programme website Admission Requirements Academic requirements GPA: Upper Second Class English requirements Duolingo English Test: 120 TOEFL iBT: 90 PTE Academic: 58 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master’s degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications). Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme. In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research. Fees and Funding Tuition Fees International: 7,146 AUD / year (≈ 8,570 NZD / year) Domestic: 7,146 AUD / year (≈ 8,570 NZD / year) Additional Details: International and national students: $8,570 - $10,321 (subject-dependent) per 120 points Living Costs Christchurch, New Zealand: 1,084-1,668 AUD / month
