This course allows you the opportunity to study an independent piece of research involving music or musical texts. The topic can be in any area of the subject where suitable supervision can be provided.

7 x 1 hour lectures as scheduled on MyCampus

4 Hours of project supervision

Music General Paper (MUSIC4076P)

None

Dissertation (10,000 words) - 80%

Research Log (2000 words) - 20%

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. For non-Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ experience planning, researching, and writing a dissertation (or edition) on a musical topic / text of their choosing with individual supervision.

■ foster the time-management skills required to balance the practical, presentational and intellectual challenges posed by a dissertation / edition of this size.

■ develop research, critical analysis and writing skills.

■ identify, evaluate the suitability of, and critically evaluate both primary and secondary sources used in the research.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ identify appropriate research questions or texts for a substantial piece of writing.

■ evaluate a well-developed and detailed understanding of their chosen subject or text.

■ identify and critically engage with relevant and up to date literature around the subject.

■ identify and address any ethical issues in the research project.

■ select and appraise appropriate methods for research and/or analysis.

■ identify limitations within the project, and show its relationship to current knowledge.

■ present the research in a cogent manner.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.