Honours Music Research Methodology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MUSI 4000
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Course ID
204384
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The primary purpose of the 6,000 word research paper is to provide preparation for postgraduate studies by research, whether in Composition, Classical Performance, Jazz Performance, Performance and Pedagogy, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Popular Music or Sonic Arts. Preparation of the research paper will be carried out under the supervision of the Honours Research Methodology Coordinator. Students are required to identify, articulate and investigate a research question relevant to one of the chosen specialisations listed above. There will be 12 research seminars in semester 1 in order to prepare students for this project. Students will be required to keep a weekly journal (2000 words weighted at 15%) documenting class discussion and including individual commentary. Students will be required to make class presentations on a regular basis as they prepare and construct the 6000 word research paper itself (weighted at 85%). Full-time and part-time students must undertake Honours Music Research Methodology as an unbroken sequence.

Course learning outcomes

  • To develop awareness of scholarly approaches to research
  • To formulate a topic and research question(s) relevant to the area of specialisation
  • To develop a suitable methodology to undertake the research
  • To prepare a research project (6000 words or equivalent)

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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