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Thesis Part 1 (MUSI40101)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Students will conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project.
This subject is the first part of a two-subject sequence, taught over two consecutive study periods. Students are required to enrol in MUSI40101 Thesis Part 1 (12.5 points) and MUSI40102 Thesis Part 2 (12.5 points), consecutively, for a total enrolment of 25 points.
Students will receive a 'CNT' grade for Part 1. An overall result for the subject is given following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Assessment, Subject Intended Learning Outcomes, and Total Time Commitment applies to the entire enrolments across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject.
The Total Time Commitment for the subject is approximately 340 hours, inclusive of the two study periods [MUSI40101 Thesis Part 1 (12.5 points) and MUSI40102 Thesis Part 2 (12.5 points)].
Intended learning outcomes
On completion 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 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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
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 Thesis Part 1 and MUSI40102 Thesis Part 2 together).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Rachel Orzech Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 12 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising one 1-hour fortnightly seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 - Semester 2
Coordinator Rachel Orzech Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 12 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising one 1-hour fortnightly seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Performance - 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: 31 January 2024