Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

Learn how to use the arts as a tool to work with others in a positive and therapeutic way on this innovative course.

• Develop your skills in the applied arts as an Arts & Health Practitioner
• Develop professional and personal skills for fulfilling careers in a wide range of arts, health, social care, and educational settings
• Gain exciting practical experience through work-based learning and placements with our partner organisations in the community.

The Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing (Hons) programme from University of Derby will give you the opportunity to develop a range of specific and transferable skills that are applicable in a wide range of settings where you will work with people using the arts; or in contexts where engaging with people is a focus; whether this is in employment or further study. You will learn with and from tutors who are experienced practitioners and researchers in the field; as well as our community partners, who will offer a real-world experience, helping you to develop your employability.

Careers

You’ll develop transferable skills which enable you to work creatively with people in a range of different settings, drawing on your knowledge of art, dance, drama or music.

Our graduates have gone on to work in community arts, voluntary organisations, health, education and the corporate sector. Some have set up their own businesses.