Christine McCombe initially studied composition in Australia before moving to the UK in 1997 to complete an MMus at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where she studied with James MacMillan. She is currently completing a PhD in composition at the University of Edinburgh, studying with Nigel Osborne and Peter Nelson. Many of Christine's compositions have been performed by leading ensembles and soloists in both Australia and the Europe.

Christine is currently working on several composition projects in Scotland and recent projects have included a new work for the Australia Ensemble in 2001.