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The MA in Applied Creative Psychology is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed for artists, educators, researchers and changemakers seeking to explore the intersections between creativity, human development and psychological insight.

Rooted in experiential, practice-based learning, the course combines cutting-edge research with hands-on activities, service learning and portfolio-driven assessment. Students engage deeply with contemporary theories of development – including cognitive, moral, social, identity and physical lines – while applying these insights directly to personal and community-based creative practice.

Delivered through workshops, seminars and self-directed projects, the curriculum supports exploration in areas such as expressive arts and wellbeing, optimal experience and performance, and creative leadership for global impact. Teaching is underpinned by Catalyst’s “learning by doing” approach, emphasising personal growth, creative autonomy and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Students benefit from professional development coaching, real-world placements and access to Catalyst’s extensive creative facilities at the Funkhaus in Berlin – including studios, theatres, cinemas and performance spaces. Graduates leave with a rich portfolio and the ability to lead, facilitate or influence transformational change in a variety of contexts, from the arts and education to health, social innovation and beyond.

What is applied creative psychology – and what is creative flourishing?

Applied creative psychology is an interdisciplinary field that uses creativity as a practical, evidence-based tool to explore psychological insight, personal growth and collective wellbeing. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, expressive arts and education, it asks: how can creative expression support emotional resilience, identity and purpose?

Creative flourishing goes further – it’s about living and working in ways that are both psychologically grounded and creatively expansive. It’s the process of gaining clarity, resilience and purpose not just for yourself, but in service of others. You’ll explore how art, values and action intersect, and learn how to use your practice to nurture agency, empathy and transformation.

Is this programme for me?

You might be right for this MA if you are:

• A creative practitioner seeking deeper insight into your work and process
• An educator, coach or facilitator interested in integrating psychology into your practice
• A professional looking to shift toward meaningful, values-led work
• Someone with a strong interest in creative health, arts-based learning or wellbeing
• Ready to explore your personal development and creative identity within a supportive and international learning community

This programme is particularly relevant for those who want to bridge disciplines, lead change or explore the role of creativity in human flourishing – in education, arts, therapy, leadership or innovation.

An international learning community:

Our international creative campus is located at the historic Funkhaus in Berlin – it’s hard to imagine a better location for creative endeavour and learning! Through the lens of an international cohort of students, we aim to promote and support the exchange and debate of philosophical, political, social and ethical issues from a range of different cultures and backgrounds.

Our engaged postgraduate community is then well-placed to spearhead these conversations and create work that addresses the challenges of a multicultural but ever more connected world – to see our shared human concerns, whilst celebrating our diversity and our mutually enriching differences.

Entry Requirements:

You must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, with an Honours grade (e.g. 2:1 in the UK university system) or be in the final year of studies for one.

MA applicants who do not meet our minimum education requirement, but have acquired equivalent professional experience may be assessed on the strength of a professional CV and portfolio, which must demonstrate a solid background in artistic practice and research.

Fees:

Tuition fees: From €3,885 per semester

We believe that access to creative education should not be limited by financial barriers. That’s why we offer transparent, flexible tuition payment models designed to support a wide range of financial situations.

Payment options

• Per semester: €3,885
• Annual payment: €11,305 per year (3% discount)
• Flexible plans: Monthly and extended payment options available
• Enrolment fee: €895 per study year (non-refundable, due before each academic year begins). Visa support is included as part of the enrolment fee.

Scholarships & financial support

• Eligible for BAföG and other national funding schemes you can check 
• €2,000 scholarships available
• With scholarships and extended payment plans, tuition can be reduced to as low as €462/month, spread across two years (including one year post-graduation)
• Additional tuition reduction for early enrolment - visit website for more details.