About the course

This two-year full-time programme is designed to educate artists to a level appropriate to professional practice or progression to doctoral studies. Progression to PhD can be an option. The MFA 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 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.

　　MFA students have their own dedicated studio space at Burren College of Art and the availability of all BCA faculty as appropriate.

　　Students produce a final exhibition and also demonstrate capabilities for critical enquiry through fine art, with the ability to evaluate their work through an informed grasp of the social, cultural and theoretical concerns shaping the discourse on contemporary fine art research and practice. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Galway
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Galway

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Galway

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.

　　IELTS- 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.

　　TOEFL- 88 overall

　　7-11 Listening

　　16-17 Speaking

　　18-20 Writing

　　8-12 Reading

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Galway. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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