Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Fine Art in Studio Art in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
18,860
(c. USD22,114.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This intensive two-year full-time program prepares artists for professional careers or advanced doctoral studies, with potential pathways to PhD opportunities. Structured as a cohesive learning journey, the MFA combines Studio Research, Historical & Critical Studies, and Professional Studies modules into a unified artistic development experience. This joint initiative between Burren College of Art and University of Galway is delivered at the Burren campus, with students formally enrolled at University of Galway. The program benefits from collaborations with London's Royal College of Art and Chicago's School of the Art Institute, whose faculty contribute to teaching. Participants enjoy exclusive studio access at Burren College and guidance from all BCA faculty. The curriculum culminates in a final exhibition while developing students' critical analysis skills in fine art, enabling them to contextualize their work within contemporary art theory and practice frameworks.
Career Pathways
Alumni pursue careers as practicing artists and in art-related sectors including curation, gallery management, and arts education. The program equips graduates with adaptable skills and knowledge applicable across diverse professional contexts, tailored to individual career aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should normally have a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper Second Class Honours in Fine Art, or a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Fine Art with a GPA of 3.50 or above, or evidence of equivalent achievement. In the case of an outstanding portfolio, a Bachelor’s degree with a lower Second Class Honours/2.2/GPA 3.0 may be accepted. All eligible applicants are interviewed either in person or by phone.
Additional Requirements
All eligible applicants are interviewed either in person or by phone.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the minimum programme entry criteria are encouraged to contact Burren College of Art to discuss eligibility under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Such applicants may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Closing Date: 1 February 2024
Tuition
EUR
18,860