Creative and Therapeutic Arts

Discover how creativity can transform lives. This innovative degree explores the power of the arts to support health, wellbeing and inclusion. Through hands-on projects and real-world experience, you’ll develop the skills to make a meaningful impact across communities, cultures and care settings.

You’ll explore evidence-based creative practice while completing projects with experienced professionals in healthcare, education and community environments. From your first year, you’ll develop practical skills, confidence and independence, preparing you to work with diverse groups with a focus on improving wellbeing. Build a career where creativity meets purpose. This degree prepares you to work professionally in arts, health and wellbeing through immersive projects, bespoke studio practice and industry experience. You’ll graduate with a strong artistic identity, real-world expertise and the confidence to make meaningful social change.

You’ll be assessed through a mix of practical, creative, and professional tasks that reflect real-world arts, health, and wellbeing practice. Assessments include exhibitions, presentations, artwork, and reflective projects, with opportunities to collaborate and work with industry partners. Each year of study offers a choice of assessment to encourage independence and inclusivity. Feedback will help you grow, while assessments will build your skills, confidence, and professionalism, preparing you to apply your knowledge and make an impact in diverse settings.