Course - Bachelor Thesis in Musicology - MUSV2032
MUSV2032 - Bachelor Thesis in Musicology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Bachelor thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor thesis | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The bachelor's thesis in musicology is based on an independently chosen topic and designed in consultation with a supervisor. Whether it’s a study of Nordic hip hop, music therapy, Baroque opera, Sámi music, Norwegian music education, or queer pop stars, the thesis gives students a chance to specialise in their own area of interest. This course provides students with foundational competencies in pursuing and completing a longer, independently developed, written academic text. Through this course, students will develop a range of academic skills, such as bibliographic searching, information retrieval, research ethics, empirical data collection, interviews, archival research, data management, musical analysis, source criticism, discourse analysis, applying theory, interdisciplinarity, large-scale writing, and oral presentation. For students interested in pursuing a more practice-based study, there is the possibility of combining the thesis with a short internship at a relevant musical/cultural institution as long as an agreement can be made between the Department and the chosen institution by week five. The thesis marks the summation of a student’s studies throughout the bachelor programme and provides a foundation for further studies and independent research such as our master’s programme.
The bachelor thesis must normally be written in Norwegian. If the bachelor thesis is written in English or another non-Scandinavian language, it must have a Norwegian summary.
Learning outcome
A candidate with a completed bachelor's thesis in musicology has the following knowledge and skills
Knowledge:
Students who complete MUSV2032 successfully will have:
- Deepened their knowledge of their topic of study and how it fits within the larger field of musicology.
- Gained insights into different research methods.
- Gained knowledge of a particular musical vocation or institution (for students pursuing a practice-based study)
Skills:
Students who complete MUSV2032 successfully will have:
- Learned how to write, structure, and format a large-scale academic text.
- Developed skills in empirical data collection and management.
- Gained fluency in analysing primary and secondary sources.
- Learned how to integrate data, practice, theory, and reflection.
- Developed skills in presenting their work orally.
General competence
Students who complete MUSV2032 successfully will have:
- Deepened their understanding of disciplinary conventions and interdisciplinary inquiry.
- Developed skills in reflecting on their own research methods and academic practice.
- Developed a sensitivity toward research ethics and academic citizenship.
Learning methods and activities
The main form of teaching for this course is individual supervision with an assigned supervisor. In addition, there is a seminar series that offers general training in academic writing, finding source materials, and research ethics. Finally, there will be a seminar where all students present and give feedback on each other’s projects.
The seminars are compulsory and demand minimum 80% attendance. For students pursuing a practice-based study, there will be a brief internship of one to two months at a relevant musical/cultural institution, to be agreed between supervisor, student, and institution.
Compulsory assignments
- Attendance and participation in seminars (at least 80%)
- Supervisions and completion of thesis in line with guidance from supervisor
- Mid-term evaluation
- Oral presentation of project at the final seminar
Further on evaluation
The final thesis should be 9,000-10,000 words. For those pursuing a practice-based study, the thesis should be 6,000-7,000 words. The table of contents, music examples, illustrations, and bibliography are not to be included in this wordcount. In the event of a thesis not passing, a new bachelor's thesis project must address a new topic. In addition, students will undergo a mid-term evaluation to assess whether students are on course to submit their thesis by the deadline.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Musicology (BMUSV)
Required previous knowledge
Passed MUSV1011 or MUSV1031, MUSV1013 or MUSV1033, MUSV1017 and MUSV2008 or MUSV2009.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSV2031 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Music History
- Musicology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Bachelor thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Bachelor thesis
100/100
Release
2024-11-21Submission
2024-11-28
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Bachelor thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"