Courses / Module

• report on current developments in musicology, as addressed in regular research seminars.
• independently apply modern research methodology to a suitable musicological subject.
• critique a vast range of scholarly views, approaches and models.
• produce a dissertation of c.6,000 words on an agreed research topic.

• Semester 1: two tutorials with supervisor Semester 2: one tutorial with supervisor Extra tutorials may also be offered by the supervisor if desired

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): * Semester 1: Coursework for introductory lectures (10% - Submission of Title, Abstract, Introduction and bibliography) * Semester 1: Musicology Seminar Report (5%) * Semesters 1 and 2: attendance at three tutorials described above (5%) * Semester 2: Submission of minor, 6,000-word dissertation (80%)

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: The Department regards deadlines as absolute and operates a system of penalties for late submission. See the Department Undergraduate Handbook for full details.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Continuous assessment marks are carried forward to the autumn. Dissertations-theses, recitals and composition-music technology portfolios presented for the first time in the Autumn Supplemental Examination Session will be capped at 40% in the absence of fully proven mitigating circumstances.
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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