Independent Study Module (Community Music) - MUS00109M
Module summary
This module is an opportunity for you to pursue their own specialist interests within the field of community music, through the design and completion of a research project on a topic of your choice.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2025-26 to Summer Semester 2025-26 |
Module aims
Throughout the taught elements of the MA course, students will have developed critical thinking and independent research skills, explored a variety of creative and inclusive approaches, begun to identify areas of specialist interest, and initiated connections to relevant communities. This independent study module provides an opportunity for you to explore an area of interest in more depth. The module can be approached in a variety of ways but ISM projects generally seek to answer a research question through practical activity, data collection and a dissertation, in which primary data is analysed and discussed within the wider academic and vocational context.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module you should be able to:
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Identify an area of specialist interest within the field of community music and develop a research question to explore the topic in more depth.
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Design and carry out research projects that incorporate elements such as practical creative activity, primary data collection, data analysis, and a discussion of findings.
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Situate your research in the wider community music context, through engagement with relevant literature and professional practice.
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Work independently, motivating and guiding your own research and creative practice, and drawing on the support of a supervisor where necessary.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
The module is assessed through a 7000-10,000 word dissertation (or package to be approved by module convenor, e.g. including compositions, workshop footage, performances, or other content relevant to the topic and research question)
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Dependent on topic and focus.