Course summary
Creative arts therapy engages people in the arts to address and support mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioural disorders. The course will integrate a sound understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin therapeutic approaches using creative arts. This full-time course will teach you about therapeutic approaches and the theory behind them. You will explore how a creative approach can be used to support children and young people, older people, people with learning disabilities and those with mental health issues Throughout the course you will work in a practical placement setting in order to gain new skills and enable the integration of theory and practice. Student will be required to have an up to date DBS ( CRB ) Check in place by start of course.
Course details
Modules
Modules may include: • The Creative Process of Developing Self-Awareness • Creative Group Work and Performance Skills • Understanding the Therapeutic Process • Marketing Creative Arts Projects • Creative Expression with Words (writing/drama) • Creative Expression with Movement Improvisation • Creative Expression with Art Materials • Creative Expression with Music and Sounds • Arts and Health Projects
Assessment method
Assessment is through practical experience and coursework.
How to apply
15Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W900
- Institution code:
- B77
- Campus name:
- Ashley Down Centre
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GSCE Maths and English at 4 - 9 or A-C. Must have DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) Checks in place prior to enrolment Interview required Mature students welcome with relevant experience
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Audition
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Because the college does not have large class sizes you get much more support and attention while you are learning, as well as tutorial support throughout your studies. Our tuition fees are lower than many universities and that's not all. Just like Universities you can apply to Student Support England for funding to support your studies.
Provider information
City of Bristol College
College Green Centre
St George's Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA