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.

Next start date
Aug/Sep 2025
Length of Course
15 Months (Full-time), Minimum 3 years (Part-time, structured) or Maximum 6 years (Part-time, unstructured)
Mode of Study
Full-time or Part-time
Location
Mareel, and various other locations throughout the UHI network.

The course focuses on the three distinct but interrelated themes of music performance and creation; the cultural and historical context; and the creative economy and sustainability. Activities during the course encourage and demand the skills of observation, investigation, experimentation, reflection, creation, innovation and design.

Why should you study this course?

  • Opportunity to work in one of the richest natural and cultural environments in the world with leading musicians and experts 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 also acquire skills to create sustainable enterprises and make a contribution to the creative economy and network of other artists in the UK and Europe.

This course is networked across the UHI - you learn through a combination of video conference lectures and tutorials, online study, and face to face residential sessions with tutors and students from all across Scotland and beyond.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold one a relevant Honours degree.

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.

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