Music and the Environment 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
Find out more: International - UHI
English Language RequirementsOur 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
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 time15 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time24-72 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- courses@uhi.ac.uk
- Phone
- 01463 279190