Thesis#

Subject 740-884 (2009)

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Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular Individual supervision meeting as arranged with the supervisor.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

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Subject Overview:

Candidates undertake a research project and prepare a thesis. The thesis topic must be based on the student’s performance interests and specialisations and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. The thesis should be presented as a study of 10–15,000 words (excluding footnotes and appendices) embodying the results of significant research to a standard equivalent to a Masters research thesis.

Candidates will receive regular individual supervision during the second and third years of candidacy. Students may be required to write regular reports on the progress of their research. By the end of the second year of candidature, students should have a research proposal prepared and the major part of the research and structural planning of the thesis would normally be completed by the end of the third year of candidature.
Objectives:

On completion of the subject, students will be able to:

  • Conceive, plan and execute a substantial research project;
  • Write fluently and with confidence in a music research field, showing a command of both standard literature and writings at the scholarly forefront of their topic.
Assessment: This subject is marked on a Pass/Fail only basis.

Two bound, word-processed copies of the thesis are to be submitted for examination by the date set by the end of December in the third year of candidacy.

Candidates must follow the Faculty style guidelines as set out for research projects. Details are available online at: http://www.music.unimelb.edu.au/research/rm/index.html

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Doctor of Musical Arts (Coursework)

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