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This program explores Ireland's artistic and architectural heritage, encompassing both native works and international collections housed within the country. Faculty members are renowned specialists in Irish art and architecture, maintaining TRIARC (Trinity Irish Arts Research Centre) as a premier hub for postgraduate studies in this field. The department offers extensive knowledge across diverse disciplines including European painting and portraiture, urban design, Islamic art, modern art and design, and Spanish architectural traditions. Students gain hands-on experience with artworks from various collections throughout their studies, accessing Trinity's exceptional on-campus holdings and prestigious partner institutions like the National Gallery, Chester Beatty Library, and Irish Architectural Archive. The curriculum incorporates visits to cultural sites, architectural landmarks, archives, creative studios, and museums, with these experiential learning opportunities forming an integral part of both coursework and dissertation research.
Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2:1) honors Bachelor degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. An undergraduate degree in art history is preferable but not essential.
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language: