City of Bristol College

FdA Creative Arts Therapy Studies

Institution code NA
Duration

3 years
Course type

Part-time
Study location City of Bristol College

Study at an award-winning college that’s one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK. Choose from the widest range of career-focused higher education courses in the area. Enjoy some of the best facilities in the region and explore one of the most vibrant cities in the country. 

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    COBC2164
    Creative Expression with Music and Sounds

    This therapy-based module introduces music and sounds as a form of communication and participation. Participatory music offers social integration, opportunities for reminiscence and release and relaxation from inner tension. The module is taught by an arts psychotherapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice

    COBC2163
    Creative Expression with Art Materials

    This module encourages you to apply your creativity to a wide range of art materials, such as 2D and 3D images/sculptures. You will pay particular attention to the emotional content of your creations and explore how relationships can be informed and maintained with art materials. The module is taught by an Arts Psychotherapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice

  • Year 2

  • Core modules

    COBC2161
    Creative Expression with Words (Creative Writing/Drama)

    This module introduces you to the effective use of words written/verbal to develop creative, expressiveness and enhance individuals perception of health and well-being. You may already have enhanced in this area of practice and can now develop your skills in greater depths. A Drama Psychotherapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice teaches the module.

    COBC2165
    Arts and Health Project 2

    This module builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in the previous four modules completed during this year and your experience and learning from your Project 1. The project fosters your personal style, independent project management, evidence-based practice, maturity in relating to people involved and understanding of the therapeutic impact

    COBC2162
    Creative Expression with Movement Improvisation

    This module focuses on the development of body awareness and creative movement, interventions highlighting the benefit of non-verbal communication skills and the improvement of individuals perceptions of health and well-being. This module is taught by a dance movement therapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice.

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

* UK Government announcement on tuition fees

On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.

How to apply

For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below. 

Our partnership with City of Bristol College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Please contact City of Bristol College to apply for this course:

City of Bristol College
St George's Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA

Tel: +441173125000
Email: enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk


Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Studying with City of Bristol College

One of the largest colleges in the UK, we offer the widest range of career-focused, higher education courses in the area. With most of our courses based in our dedicated University Centre, you’ll enjoy expert tuition and a supportive learning environment.
Plymouth students working on a group project