Overview

Grounded in evidence-based frameworks and developed through practice-based research, this interdisciplinary programme prepares you to work where creativity and psychology intersect.

Through rigorous engagement with research and hands-on application in Berlin's creative communities, you'll develop competencies to design evidence-based interventions, conduct applied research, and facilitate creative development for your own practice and across community, educational, and organisational settings. From understanding flow states and intrinsic motivation to facilitating expressive arts programmes and leading creative initiatives, you'll build professional skills at the intersection of creativity research and applied psychology.

Career:

Career opportunities Graduates of the MA in Applied Creative Psychology from Catalyst – Institute for Creative Arts and Technology are equipped for dynamic roles that combine creativity, wellbeing, leadership, and personal development. Whether working independently or within institutions, you’ll be prepared to create impact across multiple sectors. Some professional pathways upon graduation could include:

Creative Wellbeing Consultant

What you do: Design wellbeing programmes for different companies, creative agencies, festivals, and cultural organisations.
Example clients: organisations with wellbeing departments, agency team mental health programmes, festival artist support
You need: Organisational thinking, programme design skills, comfort with corporate contexts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Lifespan Development

Expressive Arts, Health & Wellbeing

Optimal Experience & Peak Performance

Creative Leadership & Global Impact

Fellowship & Capstone Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

More details

Visa-required applicants:Priority deadline: 28 February
EU/visa-exempt or post-arrival applicants: Late applications: Until 28 August

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, with an Honours grade (e.g. 2:1 in the UK university system).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11656 EUR / year

≈ 11656 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

11656 EUR / year

≈ 11656 EUR / year

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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

Funding

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English requirements

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