MUR314 Bachelor's Thesis (Spring 2026)

After completing the course, the student should:

• be able to define and formulate a research question related to a self-chosen music-related topic of relevance to their own performing and creative practice in accordance with ethical guidelines
• be able to carry out an independent work, as well as master the structure and requirements for academic writing in the work on the bachelor's thesis
• master the choice and application of appropriate research methods
• be able to integrate their own creative practice in an academic investigation
• be able to reflect critically on the connection between theory and practice in the music subject

The student presents his/her bachelor's project in a joint seminar. The student presents a project description, with the research question and planned methods for carrying out the project.

There are 3 mandatory tutorials per student.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

• approved attendance at compulsory teaching
• Approved attendance at mandatory supervision

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The exam consists of two parts:

• Part 1: Individual bachelor's thesis with a scope of approx. 7000 words. The answer may contain artistic attachments. This amounts to 70% of the final grade.
• Part 2: Individual oral exam based on the content of the assignment. Duration: approx. 20 minutes. Conducted digitally unless otherwise stated. This constitutes 30% of the final grade.

Both parts must be passed in order to pass the exam.

Character expression: Graded grade.