MA Creative Arts in Education at University of Exeter

Build expertise in creative and arts-based education, exploring how the arts enrich learning, support wellbeing, and foster inclusive, responsive approaches to the complex challenges of 21st-century education. Learn through real-world creative practice, with visits to schools, galleries, community organisations, and cultural or creative industries that actively shape contemporary arts education. Design a pathway that fits your goals by specialising in visual art, music, dance, or drama—or by choosing a transdisciplinary route that connects the arts with broader fields and practices.

Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA Creative Arts in Education at Exeter is one of the UK’s most established and respected programmes in the field, shaped by leading thinkers in creativity research. Based on the beautiful and historic St Luke’s Campus, the programme offers a supportive and inspiring environment to explore how the arts enrich learning and contribute to social, cultural, and educational transformation. Across the programme, you will work closely with experienced practitioners and researchers in visual art, dance, drama, and music.

Career pathways

Throughout the year, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to apply what you learn across a wide range of educational and creative settings—including schools, galleries, cultural organisations, community projects, and beyond. The programme encourages you to pursue your own areas of interest while equipping you with both theoretical understanding and practical expertise to support your next steps.

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