BA Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing With Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year BA Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is a new way to learn how to use creative arts like art, dance, drama, and music to help people in a good and healing way. It starts with a Foundation Year to give Students a solid base in academic skills and subject knowledge, ready for the next three years of the degree. Students will gain professional skills for jobs in the arts, health, social care, and education.
Instead of formal exams, students' work will be graded based on academic writing, essays about their learning, exhibitions, performances, and projects. They will get lots of hands-on experience through work placements with local partners. This allows students to use their skills in real situations. The course also focuses on understanding your own growth, which is key to finding work later on.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to send in an application. They might also need to submit a portfolio to show their creative skills, and they must get an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. They can apply through UCAS or apply directly to the university. The university will first look at the application before making an offer. If they send in a strong portfolio, they might be given an unconditional offer straight away.
Grade Requirements:
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For this BA Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing with Foundation Year at the University of Derby, applicants need a minimum of 72 UCAS Tariff points. This is equivalent to three A-levels at DDD, or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMP.
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A T Level Pass is also accepted. This level of entry is ideal if students do not meet the direct entry requirements for the three-year Honours degree or would benefit from a more gradual introduction to university-level study.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score a minimum of 6.0 overall in the IELTS examination, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skills area, or submit equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores.
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For all students, GCSE Maths and English are preferred; however, if they do not hold these qualifications, they will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of their course of study.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
The University of Derby BA Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing with Foundation Year degree prepares students for a range of professional careers where they can work creatively with people in many different settings. Major career paths include:
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Arts for Health Practitioner
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Community Arts Worker
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Creative Mentor
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Social Care Support Worker
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Project Co-ordinator in the charitable sector
Cost of study
For International students, the full-time fee for the BA Creative Expressive Arts, Health, and Wellbeing with Foundation Year in the University of Derby is £15,500 per year.
Admission
The quickest and easiest way for International students to apply is through UCAS or directly through the University's online application portal. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZs trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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