Minor Thesis Part Time (Perf/Comp)

Subject MUSI90059 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 9.40
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Candidates will receive regular individual supervision as mutually agreed between student and supervisor. Students may be required to write regular reports on the progress of their research.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Musicological Research Methods and permission of the Graduate Studies Committee. Students are expected to have a thesis topic approved by the Graduate Studies Committee before being permitted to enrol in this subject.
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

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

T: +613 90353471 or +613 83444337
E: dstrover@unimelb.edu.au / jessyew@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Minor Thesis - Composition (Part-Time), undertaken over four semesters of candidature.

This subject comprises research for, and writing of, an 8,000- to 10,000-word thesis on a topic approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should have conceived, planned and executed a substantial research project; demonstrated a capacity to think originally and independently within the chosen area of musicology; shown a command of both standard literature and writings at the current scholarly forefront of their chosen field; shown the ability to apply musicological research methodologies rigorously and appropriately.
Assessment:

Candidates must submit two copies of the thesis within the period of candidature 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 this subject students should have:

  • conceived, planned and executed a substantial research project;
  • demonstrated a capacity to think originally and independently within the chosen area of musicology;
  • shown a command of both standard literature and writings at the current scholarly forefront of their chosen field;
  • shown the ability to apply musicological research methodologies rigorously and appropriately.

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