Music and the Environment

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Postgraduate MA Full-time 15 Months MusicSociology

About this course

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

Study Options

This course is available in 8 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 15 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Elgin

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 15 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Thurso

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 15 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Kirkwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 15 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Lerwick

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Elgin

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Thurso

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Kirkwall

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Lerwick

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
4112 Local government administrative occupations
3415 Musicians

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
15 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Elgin
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music, Sociology