The BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is designed for individuals passionate about using creative arts to foster health and wellbeing. You will explore how disciplines like art, drama, and music can be applied therapeutically to support diverse populations, addressing key issues in public health and mental health recovery. This program is ideal for those seeking to develop a strong understanding of the connection between creativity and personal wellbeing, preparing you for impactful roles in community and health-focused settings.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate degree is studied on campus, beginning with a foundation year to build essential study skills and introduce core concepts such as health, wellbeing, and creativity. You will engage with modules covering human development, arts for health, and research methods, alongside practical application in group work and interprofessional practice. Throughout your studies, you will develop hands-on experience, culminating in an independent scholarship in your final year. You will graduate ready to pursue careers in arts therapy, community arts, mental health support, or related health and social care professions.