This supervised study involves a written dissertation involving topics across a broad spectrum, including art, popular and traditional musics. For students new to research, we recommend taking MUSI 471 Research Methods and Approaches if not already taken at 300-level. For those interested in an ethnographic topic, MUSI 486 Community Project is recommended if not already taken at 300-level.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Music |
| EFTS | 0.5000 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 15 February 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,882.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One of MUSI 207/MUSI 307, MUSI 332, MUSI 333, MUSI 334, MUSI 266/MUSI 366, MUSI 268/MUSI 368, MUSI 269/MUSI 369, MUSI 371, MUSI 375, MUSI 379, or MUSI 386
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), MusB(Hons), PGDipArts, PGDipMus, MMus (Coursework)
- Eligibility
It is required that students intending to enrol in this paper apply to the Department of Music by 1 October the year previous. Acceptance into this paper is dependent upon staff availability and suitability of proposed topics. Students should discuss possible topics for their essay as soon as possible with the paper convener, Professor Henry Johnson.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts' website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Professor Henry Johnson
Teaching Staff: Various staff members, depending on the project undertaken.- Paper Structure
This paper covers research into various musicological and ethnomusicological subjects.
- Teaching Arrangements
One 1-hour-long supervision each week.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
For successful completion of this paper:
- Students will produce an extended dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words at a high standard of presentation
- Students will be able to undertake research independently
- Students undertaking the dissertation need not necessarily produce new and original research, but must be able to complete a competent, independent survey of the relevant written material, composed in the student's own words, with appropriate references and bibliography
- Students should be able to produce a dissertation that is scholarly in tone and well-structured, including an introduction, review of literature, outline of methodology and appropriate use of appendices and bibliography
- Where relevant, students will be able to undertake ethics approval and conduct interviews, etc. in the appropriate manner
This supervised study involves a written dissertation involving topics across a broad spectrum, including art, popular and traditional musics. For students new to research, we recommend taking MUSI 471 Research Methods and Approaches if not already taken at 300-level. For those interested in an ethnographic topic, MUSI 486 Community Project is recommended if not already taken at 300-level.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Music |
| EFTS | 0.5000 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2027 - 15 February 2028) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One of MUSI 207/MUSI 307, MUSI 332, MUSI 333, MUSI 334, MUSI 266/MUSI 366, MUSI 268/MUSI 368, MUSI 269/MUSI 369, MUSI 371, MUSI 375, MUSI 379, or MUSI 386
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), MusB(Hons), PGDipArts, PGDipMus, MMus (Coursework)
- Eligibility
It is required that students intending to enrol in this paper apply to the Department of Music by 1 October the year previous. Acceptance into this paper is dependent upon staff availability and suitability of proposed topics. Students should discuss possible topics for their essay as soon as possible with the paper convener, Professor Henry Johnson.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts' website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Professor Henry Johnson
Teaching Staff: Various staff members, depending on the project undertaken.- Paper Structure
This paper covers research into various musicological and ethnomusicological subjects.
- Teaching Arrangements
One 1-hour-long supervision each week.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
For successful completion of this paper:
- Students will produce an extended dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words at a high standard of presentation.
- Students will be able to undertake research independently.
- Students undertaking the dissertation need not necessarily produce new and original research, but must be able to complete a competent, independent survey of the relevant written material, composed in the student's own words, with appropriate references and bibliography.
- Students should be able to produce a dissertation that is scholarly in tone and well-structured, including an introduction, review of literature, outline of methodology and appropriate use of appendices and bibliography.
- Where relevant, students will be able to undertake ethics approval and conduct interviews, etc. in the appropriate manner.