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Skoða vefinn á ÍslenskuArts and Welfare – Additional Diploma
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Welfare is a practical study programme aimed at bringing together a broad group of professionals who are interested in learning about ways to use the arts for social and health promotion. The aim of the programme is to provide insight into the possibilities for enhancing access and participation of different groups in arts-related projects and events.
Information is provided in Icelandic for study programs that have Icelandic as the primary language of instruction.
About the programme
The Additional Diploma in Arts and Welfare is a 60-credit practical study program for those interested in learning about ways to use the arts for social and health promotion.
The self-evident focus in society on increased access for everyone to artistic creation and art events calls for a targeted structure and for a large number of people with knowledge in the field of art and welfare.
The goal of the program is to provide insight into possibilities for enhancing the accessibility and participation of different groups in arts-related projects and events.
The emphasis is on developing new ways of interdisciplinary collaboration between institutions, non-profit organizations and artists in work that takes place in ever-changing circumstances with a diverse group of individuals.
Admission requirements
Admission criteria are a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and significant education and/or experience in an artistic discipline. For applicants with a Bachelor of Arts degree other than an artistic discipline, significant other education and/or experience in an artistic discipline is required. Interest and experience in working with vulnerable groups is required.
Study structure
The program is based on a variety of courses, which include theories of inclusion, art therapy, and arts in society, in addition to students attending workshops and conducting fieldwork.
The program consists of 60 credits and is a full-time program for one year. It is possible to extend the study period with fewer credits per year. However, the program must be completed in a maximum of double the study period.
The language of instruction is Icelandic
After graduation
After completing studies in arts and welfare, students have gained knowledge and experience in working with different groups on art-related projects.
It is possible to have a diploma program assessed as part of an MA program in Arts and Welfare if the admission requirements are met.
Application and admission process
All applications for study are submitted through the application portal and all communication regarding the application process will take place there. The application fee is paid in the last step of the online application and is ISK 5.000.
Enrolled and registered students who have Uglu access must also create a separate access to the communication portal when applying for a new program.
In the electronic application, the applicant has the opportunity to specify the reasons for the application, goals, vision, focus and more in a short text. Applicants receive confirmation that LHÍ has received the application after it has been ascertained that the applicant has submitted all necessary supporting documents. In the art education department, students are admitted once a year and begin their studies in the fall semester.
Open for applications
January 6th, 2025
Application deadline
April 8th, 2025
Applications answered
May 2025
Price list
Special instructions of the art education department
For an application to be valid, an application fee must be paid and the following documents must be received by the University of the Arts:
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1. Certified copies of diplomas
RequiredAttested copies of diplomas, black and white photocopy are not valid.
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2. Reviews of two recommenders
RequiredApplicants are asked to write the names and email addresses of two reviewers in the appropriate field in the application. It is preferable that one reviewer is related to studies and the other to work.
Recommenders will be contacted and recommendations will be requested as needed.
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3. Statement: Reasons for application
RequiredIn this essay, candidates are kindly asked to explain;
a. what significance do they think the program has for them,
b. what they consider desirable in studying arts education and arts in school work.
c. what advantages the applicant has that will likely be useful in teaching and communication.
Maximum length is 300 words.
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4. Curriculum vitae (CV)
RequiredA curriculum vitae with general information about the applicant must accompany the application. The curriculum vitae must contain an overview of education, work, language skills and other experiences that the applicant believes will be useful in the program. The CV should be no longer than two pages.
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Admission process
Applicants who meet all the admission requirements of a study program are invited to an admissions interview.
Applicants do not need to bring documents to the admissions interview unless specifically requested by the admissions committee.
The admissions committee of the art education department reviews applications and selects applicants who receive an invitation to attend school.
Applicants who receive an invitation to stay at a school must confirm whether they intend to take it by paying the registration fee for the coming school year.
The decision of the admissions committee is final and the admissions committee is not obliged to give further explanations of its decision.
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Language skills
The Master's degree in the Faculty of Art Education is taught in Icelandic, except in the case of foreign guest teachers, in which case teaching will be in English. Applicants must be able to express themselves orally and in writing in Icelandic in accordance with the requirements of university studies.
