Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice MArts (Hons)
Derby, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Master’s programme explores creative and expressive arts to promote health and wellbeing, using music, drama, visual arts and movement. You’ll blend theory and practice, learning evidence-based research, evaluation and critical thinking. The course prepares you to design and deliver arts-based interventions across healthcare, community and social services, fostering emotional resilience, social connection.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in community arts, arts in health, creative therapies and wellbeing coordination. Paths include clinical healthcare settings, social care, arts education, programme evaluation and research. Skills transferable to policy, advocacy and community development include programme design, assessment, facilitation and collaborative practice.
This Master's program focuses on using creative and expressive arts to promote health and well-being. Students engage with various art methods such as music, drama, visual arts, and movement to support personal development, enhance emotional resilience, and foster social connection. The course encourages reflection on how arts can be used therapeutically in different settings, including health care, community projects, and social services. It aims to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical understanding needed to work creatively within health and wellbeing contexts.
The program balances theoretical learning with hands-on practice, allowing students to explore different forms of expressive arts and their impact on individuals and groups. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches, giving students a solid foundation in research and evaluation. Students also develop critical thinking skills to assess how arts-based practices can be integrated into health programs or community projects. The course is designed for those passionate about using arts to support health, offering opportunities for personal growth alongside professional development in a supportive learning environment.
