Master of Music (Coursework) (MMus(Coursework))

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Music (Coursework)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Humanities).
   2. Every applicant must either:
      1. be a graduate of music (MusB), or
      2. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Humanities).
   3. In considering an applicant’s qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant’s performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B in the papers at the highest level in the programme. Auditions for the performance options may be required if the candidate has not completed a MusB with B in MUSI 343 Instrumental or Vocal Performance at the University of Otago.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall consist of either MUSI 543 Creative Project 2 or MUSI 590 Research Dissertation (60 points) and elective papers worth 120 points from the following:

   MUSI 440 Performance Studies 4                                                                     30 points
   MUSI 443 Creative Project 1                                                                                60 points
   MUSI 475 Music Performance Pedagogy (Advanced)                                   30 points
   MUSI 479 Performance, Health and Wellbeing (Advanced)                        30 points
   MUSI 486 Community Project (Advanced)                                                      30 points
   MUSI 487 Creative Practice                                                                                 30 points
   MUSI 490 Dissertation                                                                                         60 points
   HUMS 401 Internship Practicum                                                                        30 points
   HUMS 501 Writing and Revision for Graduate Research                              30 points
   HUMS 503 Key Debates in the Humanities                                                    30 points

   2. A candidate shall, before commencing the research dissertations (MUSI590) or creative project option (MUSI543), secure the approval of the Head of the School or Head of Programme concerned for the topic, the supervisor(s), and the proposed course of the investigation.
   3. A candidate may not present a research dissertation or creative project which has previously been accepted for another degree.

3. Duration of the Programme

   A candidate shall normally follow a programme for the equivalent of not less than one year of full-time study and not more than eighteen months of full-time study.

   Exceptions to the normal duration of a programme shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) and no programme of study shall exceed five calendar years from the date of first admission.

4. Examination of the Research Dissertation or Creative Project

   1. The MMus(Coursework) Co-ordinator (or nominee) shall appoint a Convenor of Examiners who shall oversee the examination of each research dissertation or Creative project.
   2. The research dissertation or creative project shall be examined by two examiners, who may both be internal to the University.
   3. Where both examiners are internal to the University, the examined research dissertation or creative project shall be subject to external moderation.
   4. The candidate’s supervisor shall not be an examiner.
   5. Each examiner shall supply a written report on the research dissertation or creative project and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the work as submitted.
   6. Where examiners cannot agree on a result, the MMus (Coursework) Co-ordinator should so report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee who shall arrive at a decision after consulting a referee who should normally be external to the University.

5. Withdrawal from the programme

   Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing the prescribed papers, but does not complete the research dissertation or creative project, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or Postgraduate Diploma in Music or determine which papers shall be credited towards the Diploma.

6. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.