Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9023
Title: Music Dissertation (postgrad)
Long Title: Music Research Dissertation (p
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 25
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This research dissertation offers the learner the opportunity to extensively investigate a particular issue (or issues) related to music pedagogy or performance or other appropriate area of interest.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use current theories to formulate an original research idea and related research hypotheses
LO2 Develop and apply appropriate practice based methodologies to develop and test the research topic
LO3 Produce an appropriately written literature review that correctly uses appropriate referencing, through which a reasoned and informed argument is generated and developed
LO4 Evaluate the extent to which the research results contribute to established knowledge and how the research process has developed his/her own learning
LO5 Operate within the values, ethics and moral codes that are integral to good research practice and demonstrate a willingness to work both independently and within a supervised setting
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Written Research dissertation
Development of the chosen topic into a research dissertation to complement performance studies at postgraduate level.
Research into current theories
Selected research philosophies, approaches or methodologies pertinent to chosen area
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Dissertation
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Development and Monitoring of Research Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Research Every Week 34.00 34
Total Hours 35.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 35.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Trevor Herbert. (2012), "Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing About Music", revised 2nd. [ISBN: 9781848491007].
  • Bennett Reimer. (2002), "A Philosophy of Music Education: Advancing the Vision (3rd Edition)", 3rd. [ISBN: 10: 013099338].
  • Prof Keith Swanwick. (1999), Teaching Music Musically, [ISBN: 10: 04151993].
  • edited by Tim Crawford, Lorna Gibson. (2016), Modern methods for musicology, 2nd. [ISBN: 9780754673026].
  • Gillie Bolton. (2010), Reflective Practice, 3rd. Sage, Los Angeles.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 4 Group Elective 5