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ATS4834 · Music and performance honours project
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit enables you to undertake an in-depth research project on a particular topic in music under the direct supervision of a School of Music staff member.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Flexible (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of Project | Presentation | 40% | — |
| 2 | Research Project | Written | 60% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- APG4789 — Research methods in music
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a chosen topic, for example, the history, style and context of a selected music genre, instrument, ensemble or repertoire;
- Outline and apply an appropriate research methodology to identify, categorise, write and/or perform critically about the chosen topic.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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