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Dissertation Part 1 (MUSI40104)
HonoursPoints: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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, and present a paper at a conference organised by the Conservatorium of Music mid-way through the 2 semesters of enrolment.
This subject is the first part of a two-subject sequence, taught over two consecutive study periods. Students are required to enrol in MUSI40104 Dissertation Part 1 (18.75 points) and MUSI40105 Dissertation Part 2 (18.75 points), consecutively, for a total enrolment of 37.5 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 510 hours, inclusive of the two study periods [MUSI40104 Dissertation Part 1 (18.75 points) and MUSI40105 Dissertation Part 2 (18.75 points)].
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40078 | Music Research (Honours) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
MUSI40079 | The Ethnography of Music (Honours) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
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: 31 January 2024
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 Dissertation Part 1 and MUSI40105 Dissertation Part 2 together).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 12 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising one fortnightly 1-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 30 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 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 12 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising one fortnightly 1-hour seminar plus regular consultation with the appointed supervisor. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024