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Dissertation Part 1 (MUSI40104)
HonoursPoints: 18.75Dual-Delivery (Southbank) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students will conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project, and present a paper at a conference organised by the School of Music mid-way through the 2 semesters of enrolment.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a command of both standard literature and writings at the current scholarly forefront of the chosen field;
- develop the capacity for independent and original research and the ability to, plan and execute a substantial research project.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed:
- a capacity for independent critical thought;
- an openness to new ideas;
- knowledge, skills and practices that provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40078 | Music Research (Honours) | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
MUSI40079 | The Ethnography of Music (Honours) | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
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 |
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Attendance at twelve seminars during the 2 semesters of enrolment | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
A dissertation
| During the assessment period | 95% |
Hurdle requirement: Presentation of two work-in-progress reports | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MUSI40104 and MUSI40105 together).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery Online Contact hours One fortnightly 1-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor, over 2 semesters. Total time commitment 360 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
Principal coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours One fortnightly 1-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor, over 2 semesters. Total time commitment 360 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
Time commitment details
360 hours (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in MUSI40104 Dissertation Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MUSI40105 Dissertation Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 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 (MUSI40104 and MUSI40105).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A Dissertation Guidelines Handbook will be available prior to the commencement of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology - 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