MA
Arts in Health

• Civic engagement is at the heart of this programme which will equip students with research and entrepreneurial skill needed to sustain themselves in work within an ethos of fostering a sustainable society mindful of environmental and civic responsibility or our future.
• Students will be working within the arts in health field in real life settings supported by research in the faculty.
• Students will be able to access dedicated studio spaces in a traditional art school setting.
• Students will have the opportunity to either set up their own placement activity or volunteer on a pre-existing project led by a professional artist. Placements opportunities organised by WGU include:
  
  
• Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) hospitals
• Theatre Clwyd
• Denbighshire Arts dementia group
• Ty Pawb
• cARTefu: a National Art in Care Home mentoring programme
• MOSTYN Gallery, Llandudno

There are four taught modules of 30 credits each, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, making a total of 180 credits. All modules are core.

• Arts in Health Funding                                             
• Arts in Health Practices                                           
• Professional Practice Placement                           
• Research Methods and Application                      
• Dissertation and Master’s Art Practice                

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

We currently require an initial degree in a relevant subject, classified as First Class or 2:1, or evidence of recent activity in the subject equivalent to these classifications as determined by interview.

Overseas students can submit their port-folio and statement of intent digitally if they are unable to visit the university in person.

All applicants are expected to hold a good and relevant initial degree, or provide a portfolio of their own work, demonstrating equivalence to an initial degree.

If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant Academic and English language entry requirements.

APPLYING FOR THE COURSE

If you are applying as a home or European Union student, you should make your application electronically through the direct application form.

A paper version is available upon request from the Admissions and Enquiries Team.

If you are applying as an International Student, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus. You will also be able to track your application status and receive your offer letter and CAS letter here.

Assessment will be conducted throughout the course and will require evidence of coursework (typically portfolio) including evaluations of the practical work for each module.

This course will impact directly on students’ employability as it will equip them with the skills artists need when working in healthcare settings and enable them to work in the growing field of arts and health within hospital or community settings.

Employment opportunities exist within arts, health and the third sector, including community arts projects. Funding opportunities for arts in health will be the focus of one of the modules and self-employment or studying for a research degree are other career options. 

The fees you pay and the support available may depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on
our fees & finance pages.

You can see the full programme specification here.