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MCGY5618: Dissertation 1

2024 unit information

The Dissertation electives provide students in the Master of Music Studies (Performance) program an opportunity to conduct supervised research on a topic chosen in discussion with their supervisor. Successful completion of the Dissertation to a high standard is intended to provide students with the experience necessary to enter into a research degree. During the first semester, the student will commence work on the research project. Normally this will include the preparation of a written proposal and the survey of literature, as well as other work as determined with the supervisor.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Analysis, History and Cultural Studies

Code MCGY5618
Academic unit Analysis, History and Cultural Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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MCGY5610
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. plan a small research project
  • LO2. demonstrate understanding of ethical requirements of research and if relevant apply for ethics approval for research
  • LO3. prepare a survey of literature
  • LO4. carry out research tasks and write up research findings using appropriate academic style and referencing.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Sydney

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