Taught course

Music and the Environment MA

Institution
University of the Highlands and Islands · Arts, Humanities and Business
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

  • Relevant honours degree OR
  • Professional musicians, composers and creative entrepreneurs without a degree but with relevant work experience are welcome to apply and will be considered on an individual basis

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Creative artists make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the creative economy, particularly in rural communities.

The MA Music and the Environment provides a foundation for musicians to develop new paths for creative, entrepreneurial and environmentally responsible endeavours. In addition, the course equips musicians to work within their own community, establishing effective and successful contributions to their local economy.

Special features

  • Opportunity to work in one of the richest natural and cultural environments in the world, with leading musicians and experts, set in the heritage and historical context
  • Chance to work on real-life work scenarios to develop new works, performances and enterprises in local settings across the Highlands and Islands
  • You will gain key skills and expertise to form complex and compelling artistic works, with a clear understanding of relevant environmental factors
  • You will acquire skills to create sustainable enterprises and make a contribution to the creative economy and network of other artists in the UK and Europe

Information for international students

If you would like to study in a country of outstanding natural beauty, friendly communities, and cities buzzing with social life and activities, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland should be your first choice. We have campuses across the region each one with its own special characteristics from the rich cultural life of the islands to the bright city lights of Perth and Inverness. Some courses are available in one location only, for others you will have a choice; we also have courses that can be studied online from your own home country.

Find out more: International - UHI

English Language Requirements

Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The standard English Language criteria to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed on our English language requirements page

Fees and funding

UK students
£7,020
International students
£9,990

For information, please view our Fees/Funding tab: MA Music and the Environment (uhi.ac.uk).

You may be eligible to apply to the Lillywhite Family Trust Scholarship - for more information, please see Lillywhite Family Trust Scholarship.

Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying full-time can access loans up to £11,500 from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). This comprises a tuition fee loan up to £7,000 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of £4,500.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    15 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24-72 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Enquiries
Email
courses@uhi.ac.uk
Phone
01463 279190