Arts and Wellbeing (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course a student will be able to: Identify relationships between various types of engagement with the arts and health and wellbeing outcomes Describe main qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used in exploring the topic of arts and wellbeing Apply knowledge of arts and wellbeing research to their own personal or professional experiences through written reflection 

Content

The course focuses on the wellbeing potential of arts from psychological, physiological and social quality perspectives. The course includes lectures on practical applications of arts for wellbeing as well as the latest research in the field.

Further information

Can be taken in first or second year of study