FdA Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing
Course overview
The FdA Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing at the University of Suffolk is a two-year course that prepares students to use creative techniques in care, health, and education settings. The course also focuses on how art and imagination support personal well-being, resilience, and mental health recovery.
During the programme, students will explore the concepts of psychotherapy for therapeutic application in practice and gain professional experience through a job or suitable voluntary placement. Students will be assessed through coursework assignments, including the compilation of a detailed professional portfolio to document their practical abilities.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement explaining the reasons for their application to the course and providing other relevant details about their academics. An academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Students can also include their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements
- Applicants generally need a minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, A Levels, or a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma.
English Proficiency
- Applicants whose first language is not English need to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the FdA Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing from the University of Suffolk can become:
- Community Arts Workers
- Charity Workers
- Care Organisation Workers
- Behaviour Support Assistants
- Therapeutic Arts Assistants
- Art Technicians
Cost of study
The current cost for studying FdA Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing at the University of Suffolk is £15,090 per year for international students.
Admission
International students can apply directly through the University's online application or UCAS. You can also speak to our trained counsellors for further assistance.
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