Where creativity meets clinical insight. Discover the transformative power of creativity in healing in Brunel's Arts Therapies & Creative Health International Summer School. Offering an intensive, internationally-connected introduction to art psychotherapy, dramatherapy and creative health – disciplines at the forefront of mental health innovation.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from students who meet the following entry criteria:
- Completed at least one year of study at a university, college or higher education institution.
- Statement of purpose (approx. 300 words).
- If English isn't your first language, you'll need to provide evidence that you have an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.0 or above.
How to apply
If you're applying via a Brunel partner institution, please contact your International Office to express your interest.
If you're not coming from one of our partner universities, please email us at globalprogrammes@brunel.ac.uk with the programme you're interested in to receive the application details.
Summer school dates
The summer school will run from the 19th July - 2nd August 2026.
- Arrival & Accommodation Check In - Sunday 19th July 2026.
- First Day of Class - Monday 20th July 2026.
- Departure & Accommodation Check Out - Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Fees and costs
Fees for the Arts Therapies & Creative Health International Summer School 2025 are £2,599. This will include all tuition, workshops, cultural visits and accommodation.
A 10% discount is available to students from partner institutions, and Brunel alumni.
What is Arts Therapies & Creative Health?
Brunel's Arts Therapies & Creative Health International Summer School offers an intensive foundation in art psychotherapy, dramatherapy and creative health for international students across the globe. Delivered in partnership with Cairo University and CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, this unique programme combines academic teaching with Cultural site visits, cross-cultural exchange and creative practice. Whether you're exploring arts therapies as a potential career or seeking to deepen existing knowledge, this programme provides essential grounding in theory, research and professional practice.
Over two immersive weeks, you'll learn from leading clinicians and academics, visit NHS services where arts therapies change lives and connect with peers across cultures through our unique UK-Cairo partnership. Whether you're taking your first steps towards a career in arts therapies, preparing for postgraduate study, or bringing fresh perspectives to your current practice, this programme offers the theoretical grounding, clinical insight and creative inspiration to support your goals.
A world-class education
You'll benefit from a world-class education experience at Brunel, learning from leading academics and clinicians including Professor Dominik Havsteen-Franklin, Professor Ayman Amer (Cairo University), and experienced NHS arts therapists. The programme is led by Brunel's Arts and Health Subject Area, CNWL NHS Arts Psychotherapies Service and Cairo University Faculty of Arts, collectively drawing on decades of expertise in arts therapies training and research. Our hybrid delivery connects you with peers in Cairo, creating a genuinely international learning community.
Tailored for international arts and humanities students
We've designed this programme specifically for visiting students from our Transnational Education Programmes and international students worldwide who are interested in pursuing postgraduate study in arts therapies. Through a blend of academic teaching, experiential workshops, cultural activities and NHS site visits, the programme goes beyond traditional learning, providing you with a truly immersive preparation for MA-level study in Art Psychotherapy or Dramatherapy.
Gain insight into clinical practice
Experience the reality of arts therapies in action through visits to CNWL NHS Foundation Trust services in Central London, major organisations in London collaborations and involvement through shared evaluation of arts and wellbeing programmes, and the CNWL Royal Ballet Project as well as the NHS Arts Therapies Team Development CaRE Project. You'll meet practising arts therapists, observe service delivery, and understand the HCPC professional standards required for registration in the UK. These insights are invaluable for anyone considering a career in this rewarding field.