The Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons) at the University of Derby is designed for individuals passionate about harnessing the power of creative arts to foster positive change in health and wellbeing. You will explore how disciplines like art, drama, and music can be applied therapeutically to support diverse populations across health, social care, education, and community settings. This undergraduate degree provides a unique blend of artistic practice and psychological understanding, preparing you to become an empathetic and skilled practitioner in a field dedicated to enhancing quality of life.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, guiding you through stages of development from the healthy practitioner to the emerging professional. You will engage with modules covering human development, creative self-expression, research methods, and group work, culminating in an independent scholarship or extended placement in your final year. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of arts for health, practical experience, and the confidence to pursue a career as a creative arts practitioner, wellbeing facilitator, or in related community and therapeutic roles.