UWA Handbooks 2013 - Courses

Master of Music Education (research)

About this course

This specialist degree is designed for professionals or graduates to undertake research into the teaching of music. The degree is suitable for students with a background in music and education, particularly those with undergraduate degrees in music education. The degree can only be taken through the School of Music.

Course overview

Course titleMaster of Music Education (research)
Award abbreviationMMusEd
Course code10730
Course typeMaster's degree by research (thesis only)
StatusCurrent / 2013
Administered byGraduate Research School
CRICOS code002954M
COURSE DETAILS
  
Intake periodsThroughout the year
Attendance typeFull- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information.)
Estimated time commitmentFull-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year.
Minimum credit points required96
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Full-time duration2 years
Time limit4 years
Delivery modeInternal
Locations offeredUWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee typeRTS
ENQUIRIES AND COURSE ADVICE
  
Course adviceGraduate Research and Scholarships Office
6488 2807
pghelp-grso@uwa.edu.au


Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

Course structure

A master's thesis must be a substantial work generally based on independent research which shows a sound knowledge of the subject of the research, evidence of the exercise of some independence of thought and the ability of expression in clear and concise language.

(1) A student must submit a thesis after the completion of a course of supervised research and advanced study in a subject or subjects approved by the Board.

(2) The course of supervised research and advanced study may include—

(a) such courses, lectures, seminars and other work as the supervisor or head of school concerned directs; and

(b) studies and investigations culminating in such reports as the supervisor(s) direct(s); and

(c) additional requirements as set out in the rules for the relevant degrees in the section entitled Master's by Research Degrees Administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School with Special Admission or Course Requirements in this handbook.

(3) On the recommendation of the appropriate head of school and supervisor, the Board may prescribe study additional to the requirements of (2).

A student must provide particulars of the progress and results of the research to the supervisor(s) from time to time and whenever requested.


See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.