ARTS IN EDUCATION at Canterbury Christ Church University

Why Arts in education?

Our Arts in Education degree is ideal if you are interested in any of the arts (e.g. art and design, ceramics, dance, drama, music etc.) and in creative aspects of education. The course will include numerous opportunities for you to gain first-hand experience of the arts in education.

Practical work in the arts during university sessions will be a feature and you will undertake real workplace learning projects with organisations leadin regional and national arts organisations. You also have an opportunity to gain work experience overseas. 

We have strong and well established partnerships, not only with nurseries, schools and colleges, but also with community and national arts organisations (e.g. Turner Contemporary, The Marlowe Theatre and Arts Council England). As well as exploring the implications for education and community, the course will capitalise on the rich cultural, artistic and historical amenities and environments local to the University.  

The arts are shaping and influencing our daily lives through the media and the creative industries as never before. As well as enriching our understanding of culture, the arts have huge potential in improving the quality of education throughout our lifespans. It is being argued that opportunities for the arts are being side-lined in schools and other formal educational settings.  

This course gives you the opportunity not only to engage in this debate, but also to develop your understanding of what the arts are and how they pervade so much of society and of our lives as individuals.  

Who is this course for?

The BA Arts in Education with Foundation Year is the only undergraduate degree in the country to focus specifically on the arts in education. It provides a unique opportunity for you to gain knowledge and experience in this important are and considers all aspects of the arts in education, both within the UK and globally. 

What can i do next?

On successful completion of the course you will have a wide variety of roles open to you, including education coordinator, museums and galleries officer, or positions within television, radio and film and other media industries, creative businesses and third sector organisations. It could also lead to marketing, communication, management and leadership roles as well as arts administration.  

You could also choose to take a route towards Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) with a PGCE or School Direct course or join one of the University’s Master’s degrees, such as our MA Arts and Cultural Management or MA Education.