Creative Arts in Education

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant subject area such as social sciences*, humanities or education.

Applicants are expected to have some previous experience of the creative arts in education (visual arts, dance, drama, music or other). This might include simply having attended arts classes yourself or having volunteered to assist in arts education settings, or you may be experienced in some form of arts-based teaching or facilitation. We are looking for students who are actively interested in creative arts education; we aim to start with your own experience and to develop this through the course.

Please visit our website to see our accepted social science subjects under entry requirements.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Learn how to encourage creativity via the arts and understand the variety of roles for the arts in education, how they benefit other areas of the curriculum and how they can promote inclusion
• Join a vibrant student community which brings a collective wealth of different educational and cultural experiences and perspectives
• Flexible programme with opportunities to specialise in art, music, dance or drama or choose an interdisciplinary approach
• Experience creative arts in action through visits to arts education settings such as schools and galleries and interactions with cultural organisations that collaborate with us

Our two arts education modules will provide you with an insight into a variety of arts in education settings, interdisciplinary practice and experience in identifying and facilitating creativity in education. The Education Studies module will expose you to the range of possible approaches to educational studies, helping students to position themselves and their learning.

Optional modules enable you to tailor your programme according to your professional and academic interests. “Reflecting on Educational Practices” offers skills which can be helpful in finding employment following the course. "Transdisciplinary collaborations for creative futures" is an exciting new module for 24/25 which allows students to collaborate with peers from across the university, bringing arts education skills into conversation with other disciplines to respond to a global challenge. The dissertation offers you the opportunity to follow your own research passions in arts education and to be supported by expert education academics.

Information for international students

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.