Overview

Progression to PhD can be an option. The MFA in Studio Art is operated as an integrated and progressive learning experience. The modules Studio Research, Historical & Critical Studies and Professional Studies deal with the three main aspects of artistic practice but are operated together as elements of the one holistic experience.

The MFA is a joint Burren College of Art/ University of Galway programme based at the Burren College of Art. Students register as full students of University of Galway. The Studio Art programme operates in association with the Royal College of Art, London and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which provide visiting faculty to the programme.

Careers

Graduate artists find work as professional artists and in related fields, such art curating, gallery administration and art education. The knowledge, skills and understanding developed in this programme are transferable to a wide variety of applications, depending on the individual graduate.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Studio Research, Art Research Methods

Professional Skills, Documentation as Artistic Production

Historical and Critical Studies, Bridging Theory and Practice

Studio Research, Refinement & Coherence of Enquiry and Practice

Historical and Critical Studies, The Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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63

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6.5

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General 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18990 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

9500 EUR / year

≈ 9500 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU:

MA: €11,955 (FT);

MFA: €9,500 (FT)

Non-EU:

MA €23,460 (FT);

MFA: €18,990 (FT)

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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