FdA Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing

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.

The University of Suffolk, situated in Ipswich, is a modern institution that provides a supportive learning environment to enhance the career prospects of its students. It also offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Health Sciences, Business Management, Law, and the Arts.

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.

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.

The University of Suffolk offers several scholarship opportunities to support international students. One such is the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship, which offers £4,000 annually to support exceptional applicants who are pursuing eligible professional health degrees.

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

International students can apply directly through the University's online application or UCAS. You can also speak to our trained counsellors for further assistance.