Scotland's Music (SCQF level 7) CPD Award
Course code: V90SM
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: CPD Award
International: Available to study online
Study at: Orkney
Start in: September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part time: 12 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
Do you want to discover the stories and sounds behind traditional Scottish music? Are you interested in exploring how classic tunes and instruments still influence music today?
Our CPD Scotland's Music (SCQF level 7) helps you explore the music and song traditions of the Highlands and Islands through both historical and social perspectives. Study the rich musical heritage of the Highlands and Islands, from its historical roots to contemporary performance and practice. Focus on instruments including the bagpipe, fiddle, and harp while developing a deeper understanding of the characteristics that define Scottish music. Explore how musical traditions evolve over time and investigate the social, cultural, and creative forces that drive change and innovation within Scottish music.
Special features
- Learn about Scotland's unique musical heritage
- Understand how it continues to evolve today
- Enjoy guest lectures
- No formal qualifications are required, although it’s recommended that you are able to work at SCQF level 6 or above
You will study the following core module:
- Scotland's music
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- This course is mainly delivered online with scheduled sessions and tutorials
- Sessions are recorded and can be accessed online at any point from anywhere in the world after the scheduled class
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 12 weeks @ 4 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Orkney
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI Orkney
Start date
- September
Fees
For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Heritage
- Tourism
- Leisure
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from this CPD Scotland's Music (SCQF level 7) to the following courses:
Apply for Scotland's Music (SCQF level 7) CPD Award
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.