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Thesis Part 1 (MUSI40101)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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Students will conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project.
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).
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Presentation of work-in-progress paper | First week of the second semester | 5% |
A dissertation
| 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 | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MUSI40101 and MUSI40102 together).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
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