Studying at York
Musicology Dissertation - MUS00108M
- Department: Music
- Credit value: 80 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module summary
This module gives you a chance to produce a dissertation in response to a question or topic that relates to areas of enquiry that interest you the most.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 2 2024-25 to Summer Semester 2024-25 |
Module aims
This module supports your development as a researcher by giving you the opportunity to complete a substantial written project of your own choosing.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module, you should:
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have a wide knowledge of written and sounding materials and other research tools as appropriate to your areas of interest;
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be using those tools with assurance;
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have gained a wide experience of previous and current work relevant to your new or expanded research areas;
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have wide experience in applying to your research findings a larger range of critical tools drawn from musicology and related disciplines as appropriate;
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know how to contextualize, critically assess and articulate their findings in a sophisticated way.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive formative feedback from your supervisor during individual supervision sessions. You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
TBC