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Thesis Part 1 (MUSI40101)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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Students will conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of Part 1 & Part 2 of this subject students should have
- Demonstrated the ability to conceive, plan and execute an independent research project
- Demonstrated a capacity to think originally and independently
- Shown a command of the standard literature related to their research
- Demonstrated the ability to write in a scholarly manner
Generic skills
On completion of Part 1 & Part 2 of this subject, students should have developed:
- The ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts and to express them lucidly in writing
- Knowledge, skills and practices which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing
- A capacity for self-directed learning and the ability to plan work and use time effectively in research-based activities
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MUSI40025
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40086 | Honours Thesis | No longer available |
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MUSI40101 and MUSI40102 together).
- Presentation of work-in-progress paper, due first week of the second semester (5%)
- A 10000 word dissertation, due no later than 5.00 pm on the first day of the second semester examination period (95%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Attendance at twelve seminars during the 2 semesters of enrolment
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in MUSI40101 Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MUSI40102 Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (MUSI40101 and MUSI40102).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022