MA in Visual and Critical Studies in Grangegorman Ireland | Technological University Dublin

Technological University Dublin | Grangegorman Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 13,500
(c. USD15,588.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MA Visual and Critical Studies program, offered by TU Dublin's School of Art and Design, provides specialized interdisciplinary education focusing on modern visual culture theory, criticism, and art/design history.

This Contemporary Visual Culture MA targets graduates from visual culture, art history, design history, and art philosophy backgrounds, enabling in-depth exploration of current visual culture through archival and textual research methods.

As part of the Creative Arts Masters Platform alongside Interior Design, Visual Communications, 3D Design, and Fine Art programs, this course combines specialized study with collaborative opportunities. The Platform fosters expertise within a vibrant environment that emphasizes critical analysis of visual culture through historical and theoretical perspectives.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor Degree (Honours 2.1 or above) in relevant disciplines.

The following English language proficiency tests and scores are acceptable:

  • ETAPP: C1 (or higher)
  • TOEFL Paper Based Test (DIT Code 0281): 550
  • TOEFL Computer Based Test (DIT Code 0281): 213
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test: 92
  • IELTS Score: 6.0
  • GCE O Level English: Grade C
  • GCSE English: Grade C
  • Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level: Grade D
  • Norwegian Vitnemal: Grade Average 4
  • Pearson PTE Academic 62
  • Cambridge English Language Examinations: 180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE): Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

Tuition EUR 13,500

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