Thesis Part 1 (MUSI40101)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank) and Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to conceive, plan and execute an independent research project;
- demonstrate a capacity to think originally and independently;
- show a command of the standard literature related to their research;
- demonstrate 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
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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 - Online
Coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 6 hours, comprising one 1-hour fortnightly seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 - Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 6 hours, comprising one 1-hour fortnightly seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022