Thesis Part 1 (MUSI40101)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Extended)
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
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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: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
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 Thesis Part 1 and MUSI40102 Thesis Part 2 together).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising one fortnightly 2-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 30 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 30 June 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising one fortnightly 2-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 24 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 24 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Performance
Last updated: 4 March 2025