Course overview
This course develops knowledge and techniques relating to researching music in all its manifestations and the scholarly presentation of research outcomes. It lays the foundations for the further pursuit of advanced research projects in Honours and other postgraduate research degrees.
Course learning outcomes
- To demonstrate critical evaluation of music scholarship as relevant to both the theoretical and practical aspects of music and music-making both in any cultural context
- To be able to conceptualise a problem in music or arising from music-making and identify appropriate methodologies to investigate it
- To have confidence in the communication of research outcomes, whether delivered through oral, written, performance, composition or other media, employing appropriate professional standards
- To understand the key theoretical and practical issues in music and apply them more broadly in professional life