Major Thesis (P/T)
Subject MUSI90054 (2011)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
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| Level: | Research Higher Degree |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2011. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Candidates will receive regular individual supervision as mutually agreed between the student and the supervisor. Students may be required to write regular reports on the progress of their research. (It is sometimes possible to arrange joint or associate supervision for candidates wishing to take graduate study in an area involving two disciplines). 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. |
Contact
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
| Subject Overview: | Students undertake a research project and prepare a thesis. The thesis topic must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee and any variation to the topic must be approved by the Committee. The thesis may be presented as: A study of approximately 30,000-50,000 words (including footnotes, excluding words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices) embodying the results of significant research. OR A transcription and edition of a substantial body of music together with a critical study of between 10,000-20,000 words on the music edited. |
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| Objectives: | To undertake a research project and prepare a thesis. The thesis topic must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee and any variation to the topic must be approved by the Committee. The thesis may be presented as: A study of approximately 30,000-50,000 words (including footnotes, excluding words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices) embodying the results of significant research. OR A transcription and edition of a substantial body of music together with a critical study of between 10,000-20,000 words on the music edited. |
| Assessment: | Candidates must submit within the period of candidature three copies of the thesis for examination pursuant to Statute 12.5.1. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | On completion of the subject students should have acquired a detailed knowledge of scholarship in the area of their research and, through preparation of the thesis, should have made a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the chosen area. |
| Notes: | 137.5 points over six semesters (part-time). |
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