The Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice MArts (Hons) at the University of Derby is designed for aspiring practitioners who want to harness the power of creative arts for therapeutic and positive outcomes. You will explore how disciplines like play, arts for health, and group work can foster wellbeing and support diverse populations. This course is ideal if you are passionate about using artistic methods to make a tangible difference in health, social care, and community settings, developing both your creative potential and your professional capabilities.
You will engage in a dynamic learning experience, studied full-time on campus over four years, blending theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application. Through modules such as 'Arts, Culture and Wellbeing', 'Groupwork in Community Placement', and 'Arts and Health Independent Scholarship', you will gain hands-on experience. You will work alongside experienced practitioners and community partners, developing your skills in creative mentoring and reflective practice, graduating ready for a fulfilling career as an Arts & Health Practitioner.