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.
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.
Special features
- 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
Entry requirements
- Relevant honours degree OR
- Professional musicians, composers, and creative entrepreneurs with relevant work experience are welcome to apply and will be considered on an individual basis
*Funding support notice*
Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scottish domiciled and EU students)
Loans for tuition fees are available from SAAS for eligible Scotland domiciled and EU students, and loans for living costs for eligible Scottish students.
Access routes
Students can access the programme from a range of our undergraduate programmes including:
PgCert
Core modules are:
- Music and the environment: space, place, and people
- Sustainable creative endeavour in contemporary society
You will also choose one option from a range of music and humanities modules.
PgDip
The core module is:
- Music creation and collaboration
You will also choose one option module which may include:
- Research and music production
- Making music matter
MA
To achieve the award of MA you must also complete a final project or dissertation.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time (Structured)
- You will study through a combination of video-conference lectures, online via the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), and face-to face through attendance at residentials.
- Students can also study from their own locations online and by video-conference, in real-time or recordings.
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Where can I study my course?
Start date
- September
Fees
The following fees apply to this taught postgraduate course:
2019-20 | Scottish online | Rest of UK (inc EU) online | International online |
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Per module (20 credits) | £560 | £650 | £960 |
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) | £1,680 | £1,950 | £2,880 |
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits) | £3,360 | £3,900 | £5,760 |
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) | £5,000 | £5,850 | £8,640 |
2018-19 | Scottish online | Rest of UK (inc EU) online | International online |
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Per module (20 credits) | £560 | £650 | £900 |
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) | £1,680 | £1,950 | £2,700 |
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits) | £3,360 | £3,900 | £5,400 |
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) | £5,000 | £5,850 | £8,120 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
Enquiries from employers for multiple student registrations are welcome and special fee arrangements may apply.
Funding
From 2017, eligible Scotland domiciled students studying full time for any taught postgraduate course up to full Masters level can access loans up to 10,000 from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). This comprises a tuition fee loan up to £5,500 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of £4,500. EU students studying full time can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £5500.
Part-time students undertaking any taught postgraduate course over two years up to Masters level who meet the residency eligibility can apply for a for a tuition fee loan up to £2,750 per year.
Full details can be found on the SAAS website. Applications for loans open in April.
Students from the rest of the UK who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to apply for a loan from the Student Loan Company
You may also be able to apply for a government Professional and Career Development Loan
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant university partner college for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
This course prepares students for various careers in the creative industries:
- Performing musician
- Composer or arranger
- Creative entrepreneur
- Community musician
- Event organiser
Is there more information available online?
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