MU4001 Music Research Project

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

12 noon Thu

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr T A Wilkinson

Dr T A Wilkinson
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Module Staff

Dr Michael Downes, Dr Michael Ferguson, Ms Ellen Thomson, Dr Bede Williams, Dr Tom Wilkinson

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Module description

This module offers students the opportunity to design and undertake a music research project. The curriculum explores four strands of music research: musicology, music education, composition, and performance. By gaining a broad perspective on the discipline, its possible methodologies and impact, students will contextualise their own research interests. This preparatory work will then inform students' design, execution and reporting of a research project. One-to-one supervision will support this self-directed work.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN AT LEAST ONE MUSIC (MU) MODULE.,IN ORDER TO ENROL ON THIS MODULE, YOU MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESEARCH PROPOSAL (200-300 WORDS) TO THE MODULE COORDINATOR. THE PROPOSAL SHOULD CLEARLY SUMMARISE THE AIMS AND METHODOLOGY OF YOUR PROJECT. IT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY THE FRIDAY OF WEEK 0.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100% (including presentation)

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 seminar or one-to-one supervision per week

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of what can constitute music research, and situate their own research interests within the field
  • Assess the advantages/disadvantages of different research methodologies, and devise a methodology of their own
  • Design and carry out a music research project
  • Present their findings in a form appropriate to the relevant field