Course summary
What is special about this course? 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 How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 15 months ◾Part-time (structured): minimum 3 years ◾Part-time (unstructured): maximum 6 years Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
How to apply
International applicants
This course is not currently available for Student Route visa sponsorship. International students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled status in the UK) can study the course from their home country. For students living in the UK and assessed as international for fee status, please refer to our website fees page for further information.
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
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH