Postgraduate Course: MMus Research Methods B (MUSI11016)
Course Outline
School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course will introduce various approaches to research design, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies and their relative advantages and disadvantages.
The topics included in this description represent themes to be covered in the course. There may be some flexibility on the specific topics covered according to the availability of staff and visiting speakers in particular weeks. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
n/a |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to focus and adapt their research questions according to different contexts and methodological approaches. Students will also learn to present their research findings in a variety of formats. |
Assessment Information
Research Presentation (20%)
Research Project (3,000 words) (80%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Katie Overy
Tel: (0131 6)50 8248
Email: K.Overy@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tammy Kelly
Tel: (0131 6)51 4230
Email: Tammy.Kelly@ed.ac.uk |
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