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Minor Thesis (Music Therapy) 1 (MUSI90044)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Coordinator: k.mcferran@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides students with experience in the development of a minor thesis. Preliminary sections of the thesis will include: An overview of literature pertinent to a thesis topic and the development of a research design, including research questions and method, and (where appropriate) submission of an Ethics Approval form. Tutorials will develop skills in the design and conceptualization of programs and evaluations, as well as development of appropriate writing and research skills.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students be able to:
- Devise a research project suitable to the clinical setting that results in qualitative or quantitative results;
- Show a command of research literature and relate this to the current project.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Compare and contrast research perspectives from objective and reflexive research traditions relevant to music therapy;
- Be able to plan and execute a minor research project in music therapy.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90038 | Clinical Training in Music Therapy 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
A 2,000 word research design proposal (40%) due approximately mid- semester; (60%) and a review of literature (3,000 words) due at end of semester.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kat McFerran Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours On campus students: One 2-hour seminar per week on campus, plus regular individual consultation with thesis supervisor. Blended learning delivery - 16 hours as part of intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester, and individual consultation with supervisor as required during semester. Total time commitment 240 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Coordinator: k.mcferran@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
A total of 240 hours (including non-contact time).
Additional delivery details
Blended Learning Delivery - intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester. Dates to be advised.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wheeler, B (Ed) Music Therapy Research (2nd Ed.) Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers, 2005.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Therapy
Last updated: 30 October 2023