Minor Thesis-Composition/Performance

Subject MUSI90071 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points:	18.75
Level:	9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2014.
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 Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and MCM Student Centre
E: [mcm-ugrad@unimelb.edu.au] [mcm-grad@unimelb.edu.au]
W: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	Minor Thesis - Composition (Full-Time), undertaken over two semesters of candidature. This subject comprises research for, and writing of, an 8,000- to 10,000-word thesis.
Learning Outcomes:	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
Related Course(s):	Master of Music (Composition)