University of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse is to be the subject of a university degree in Scotland, it has been confirmed.

The infamous British singer's recent problems at the hands of drugs and the pop business will form a module on a music course.

Her record label, Island, have supplied materials for students to study her career at the University of the West of Scotland

Course leader Allan Dumbreck said: "Amy Winehouse is a great example of the potential pitfalls in the music industry.

"She is recognised as a multi-award-winning great artist. But the by-product of that lifestyle can be stress and illness.

"We would look at how the industry is often not a supporter of longevity", explained Dumbreck.