Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA Art and Ecology in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
18,860
(c. USD21,797.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) offers an intensive training program for artists focusing on ecological practices, while the one-year MA delivers graduate-level art education suitable for various professional paths.
Both programs culminate in a final exhibition showcasing individual and group projects, highlighting essential skills for artistic success. Participants will also develop critical thinking abilities in fine art, enabling them to assess their work within broader social, cultural, and theoretical contexts of contemporary art and ecological discussions. MFA candidates additionally design and execute an interdisciplinary collaborative project addressing environmental challenges, either locally in the Burren or internationally.
Career Prospects
Alumni pursue careers in art-related sectors including curation, gallery management, and arts education. The competencies gained through this program apply to diverse professional contexts, tailored to each graduate's 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/2.2 hons/GPA 3.0 may be accepted. 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. Recognition of Prior Learning for module exemptions is not available on this programme due to external professional accreditation requirements.
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: Apply by 1 February: applications will continue to be considered on a rolling review.
Tuition
EUR
18,860