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ATS4834 · Music and performance honours project

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

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

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semesterFlexible (FLEXIBLE)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Presentation of ProjectPresentation40%
2Research ProjectWritten60%

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

  1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a chosen topic, for example, the history, style and context of a selected music genre, instrument, ensemble or repertoire;
  2. 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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