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Creative and Therapeutic Arts

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

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.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W190
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 points

To exclude General Studies and normally include A Level Art, an Art & Design Foundation Diploma or a relevant background.

A level
BCC

To exclude General Studies and normally include A Level Art, an Art & Design Foundation Diploma or a relevant background.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

To niclude an Art subject or an Art & Design Foundation Diploma or a relevant background.

Access to HE Diploma

ass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points in an Art related Access or hold an Art & Design Foundation Diploma or a relevant background.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

In an Art related course or a relevant background.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants).
Portfolio
You will be required to produce a portfolio of work, which should be no less than 20 pages, demonstrating your art practice. If you have not previously studied art in a formal education setting, it is recommended that you consider pursuing art classes, night school and/or independent studio practice to strengthen your portfolio and application.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component

English Language Requirementshttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

Learn more on the University of South Wales website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Clearing contact details

Clearing Enquiry Team

Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

Phone:03455 760606

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing 2025
Thursday 14th August 7.45am-7pm;
Friday 15th August 7.45am-7pm;
Saturday 16th August 10am-4pm;
Sunday 17th August 10am-4pm;

Monday 18th August 7.45am-6pm;
Tuesday 19th August 7.45am-5pm;
Wednesday 20th August 7.45am-5pm;
Thursday 21st August 7.45am-6pm;
Friday 22nd August 8.30am-4.30pm;

Monday 25th August Bank Holiday;
W/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday,
8.30am - 4.30pm Friday

Course contact details

Enquiries and Admissions Team

Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

Phone:03455767778

University of South Wales

Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL

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