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Dissertation Part 2 (MUSI40105)
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 (Early-Start)
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is the second part of a two-subject sequence.
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 second 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)].
Refer to MUSI40104 Dissertation Part 1 for details.
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