Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

School

Music School

Units

8

Duration

Two Semesters

Class hours

Flexible

Prerequisite

MUSC7300, MUSC7305

Assessment methods

Research Thesis of approximately 20,000 words.

Course enquiries

Professor Margaret Barrett

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

The extended thesis provides students with opportunity to investigate a topic of personal and professional interest through the development of an independent research investigation. The process enhances students' knowledge and skills in the design, implementation and evaluation of a research project as well as their substantive knowledge of the topic under investigation. The thesis should demonstrate a rationale for the investigation, a review of relevant research literature, the design and implementation of a research methodology to address the rationale of the investigation, the presentation and discussion of findings, and recommendations for further investigation. The report should be presented in a scholarly style appropriate for the context and methodology of the study. APA 5th edition format should be adhered to. Students commencing in semester 1, enrol in MUSC7920. Students commencing in semester 2, enrol in MUSC7930.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile