University of Derby
Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice MArt
University of Derby

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice MArt and other courses in Health Studies at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Health Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Health Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £27500 £31000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £23000 £21000 - £32000 £20000 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Health Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23859 £19123 £20996
25-75 percentile range £19362 - £27716 £13372 - £24754 £14943 - £27676

Course Description

Develop skills in using the arts to help people engage in creative activities, with a view to gaining confidence, promoting inclusivity, health and wellbeing.

Achieve a Masters level award through this four-year integrated course.

Facilities

This programme offers you opportunities to develop your skills and express yourself in the art form of your choice through specialist studio sessions, performances and exhibition work. You will hone your skills in dedicated art, dance, drama, and music studios.

Teaching excellence

You'll learn from highly experienced teachers who are committed to your success. All specialists in their field, they include active researchers, authors and industry practitioners with outstanding professional networks. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Work experience

At Level 6 of the course, you will undertake a placement thanks to our thriving partnerships where you could gain experience with arts groups, hospitals, hospices, schools, charities, or organisations supporting adults and children with disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work creatively using multiple art forms to make a difference to the lives of your participants.

Careers

You will undertake a substantial amount of groupwork where you can reflect on your own personal development, awareness, and communication skills. You will also also gain experience of leadership, coaching, and group processes which will be invaluable in your future career.

The professional and personal skills you develop will be useful in a range of careers across arts, health, social care and educational settings.

Graduates from BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing have gone on to work in community arts, voluntary organisations, health, education and the corporate sector. Some have set up their own businesses.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice MArt at University of Derby

25% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
0% Elementary occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Health Studies

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice, MArt, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice MArt

EU £14900 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £14900 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Derby

The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.

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postgraduates:
2515
Total:
15670
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