MArts Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice

The MArts Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice at the University of Derby offers a detailed study of creative practice within health and care environments. The course explores how creative activities support communication, emotional expression, and personal development. Students study how creative work is planned, delivered, and reviewed within professional health and wellbeing settings. The course begins with core study in creative practice and health awareness. Students explore drawing, movement, sound, storytelling, and group creative work. Health-focused study introduces key topics such as wellbeing, support needs, safeguarding, and ethical responsibility.

The programme is delivered over four years of full-time study as an integrated master’s degree. The course combines creative arts practice with health and well-being study. It focuses on how creative methods support health, care, and community settings. Students study how art, movement, drama, and creative expression are used to support people across different stages of life. Learning is practical and reflective, supported by academic study. Assessment includes portfolios, reflective journals, written assignments, presentations, and practical projects. Study develops from core skills to advanced professional practice. The final stage focuses on independent research and a major project. Group work is included to reflect professional practice. The course is suitable for students interested in creative practice within health, care, and community services.