Postgraduate Course: MMus Dissertation (MUSI11006)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | On successful completion of coursework MMus students in Musicology and Musical Instrument Research prepare, under supervision, for the submission of a dissertation on a chosen topic. MMus Musicology students may also submit an edition of a musical document. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | n/a |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 7 |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 6,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
582 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
A disssertation of c. 15,000 words or an edition of a musical document accompanied by a commentary of c. 5,000 words. The dissertation should include the appropriate scholarly apparatus (such as footnoting, musical examples, tables, a properly-organised bibliograpy), utilising appropriate forms of word- and music-processing software. |
| Feedback |
Regular formative feedback will be given during meetings with the supervisor. Summative feedback will be given after the examination board meeting. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design and conduct an extended research project in music that contributes to expanding knowledge in the field.
- Utilise a range of research resources, including, for example and as appropriate, library, archival, recordings, scores and web-based material. You will also evaluate and deploy research methods appropriate and relevant to your project, your material as well as your research questions and aims.
- Devise a structured and intellectually sound argument, introducing research questions, examining a range of material, drawing conclusions, and assessing any possible shortcomings, unresolved issues or contradictions.
- Communicate research results transparently and convincingly to an academic audience.
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Reading List
| Dependent on individual dissertation topic. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
1. Ability to self-manage a research project, including the ability to work both autonomously and to seek and integrate feedback from peers and superiors;
2. Ability to find, organise and evaluate relevant information;
3. Ability to deliver the project on time and in keeping with the stipulations. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
By arrangement with supervisor |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Benedict Taylor
Tel: (0131 6)50 4155
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Laura Duff
Tel:
Email: |
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