Doctor of Music

a A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Music is required to pursue an approved programme of advanced study and research as an enrolled student of the University.b It is expected that this programme will normally be completed within four years of full-time candidature but in no fewer than three years of full-time candidature. Part-time candidature may also be permitted with the approval of the Board of Graduate Studies.c The Degree of Doctor of Music is awarded for the successful pursuit of a coherent programme of advanced composition that is supported by a written thesis and carried out over the period of registration for the Degree. Upon completion of the programme, candidates must submit a portfolio which, in the opinion of the examiners and the Board of Graduate Studies, satisfies both the following criteria:(i) the consistent demonstration of compositional skills (the composition component) at the highest professional levels, meeting internationally recognised standards for such workand(ii) the provision of written material (the thesis) that demonstrates a knowledge of the artistic practices and literature relevant to the works contained in the composition component and an ability to articulate critical and analytical judgement relating to them.d The thesis may not, without the prior permission of the Board of Graduate Studies, exceed 20,000 words in total.e All research for this degree is to be conducted in accordance with the University of Auckland Guidelines for the Conduct of Research.