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