Minor Thesis (MUSI90137)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Candidate will conceive, plan and execute a research topic and produce a 12,000 word thesis, excluding bibliography, footnotes and appendices, on an approved topic.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should have:



  • Demonstrated the ability to conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project;
  • Demonstrated a capacity to think originally and independently within the chosen area of research discipline;
  • Shown a command of both standard literature and writings at the current scholarly forefront of the chosen field;
  • Shown the ability to apply the relevant research methodologies rigorously and appropriately;
  • Demonstrated the ability to write in a scholarly manner to a level acceptable for publication; and
  • Demonstrated the ability to make a clear and articulate oral presentation on their research topic.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students will have developed:

  • Intellectual curiosity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity;
  • Ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts, and to express them lucidly whether orally or in writing;
  • Knowledge, skills and practices, which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing;
  • Capacity for self-directed learning and ability to plan work and use time effectively.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

The Research Process for Musicians or equivalent. If you have not completed MUSI40064 Research Process for Musicians as an honours student, or an equivalent subject elsewhere, you will need to complete MUSI90191 Research Process for Musicians (RHD) prior to enroling in Research Essay. Students are expected to have a thesis topic and research proposal before being permitted to enrol in this subject.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MUSI90191 The Research Process For Musicians (RHD)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

A 12,000 word thesis, excluding bibliography, footnotes and appendices, due during the examination period at the end of the second semester. Hurdle requirement: a 50-minute presentation of the results of the research at a graduate research seminar.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Year Long
    Principal coordinatorJoel Brennan
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursCandidates will receive regular individual supervision as agreed with the the supervisor.
    Total time commitment240 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 May 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

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Time commitment details

240 hours over 2 semesters of full time enrolment.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

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    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Music (Music Performance)

Last updated: 3 November 2022