Overview

Learn about the application of the creative arts to research, practice, education, advocacy and activism in the field of mental health
Study the ways in which mental health experiences are represented in the arts and in popular culture
Consider how arts practice can critique and expand both clinical and popular understanding of mental health and the mental health system
Learn how mental health professionals, arts practitioners and others interested in mental health and wellbeing work together in both clinical and non-clinical environments
Develop your own area of expertise in the field of the arts and mental health through options of placements and arts practice.

What you'll study

This Creative Arts and Mental Health programme from Queen Mary University of London is grounded in both arts and science methodologies and perspectives. Examine mental health theory and practice through a critical approach which establishes the central role of the arts in mental health. Study the history, theory and practice of the arts for mental health promotion, the representation of mental health in the arts, and arts intervention for the prevention and treatment of mental distress (with a focus on theatre and performance).

You will study how the creative arts can be used to think critically about concepts and experiences of mental health and the mental health system. You will investigate how arts practices can be means of prevention and intervention in mental health, as well as ways of engaging the public with these concerns.

Through practice and critical writing, you will undertake research in specific areas of arts and mental health through critical analysis of representation of mental health within the arts and the applications of the arts in specific contexts, to alleviate or prevent mental distress and improve mental health.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performing Mental Health
Critical Mental Health Sciences
Critical Encounters in Arts and Mental Health
Performance, Activism, Social Justice
Text, Self, Performance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Drama Clinical Psychology View 325 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject.
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Tuition Fee

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International

16200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16200 GBP per year during 9 months.
National

8200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8200 GBP per year during 9 months.

Part-time

Home: £4,100
Overseas: £8,100

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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