Program Overview
The (MFA) Art and Ecology at Burren College of Art is a MA programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the (MFA) Art and Ecology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 17,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Ballyvaghan, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the (MFA) Art and Ecology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Studio Research 1 : Creative Strategies
- Theory and Art & Ecology 1 : Land-based Art
- Studio Methodologies 1 : Materiality and the Land
- Environmental Studies 1 : Ecosystem Science
- Studio Research 2 : Refinement and Coherence of Enquiry and Practice
- Theory and Art & Ecology 2 : Socially Engaged Practice
- Studio Methodologies 2 : Relating Art & Ecology - Individual Responses to Issues in the Burren
- Environmental Studies 2 : Ecology in the Burren
- Studio Research Project : The MA Exhibition
- Studio Research 3 : Preparing an Exhibition
- Theory and Art & Ecology 3 : Essay
- Studio Methodologies 3 : Collaborative Project
- Environmental Studies 3 : The Global Conversation
- Professional Studies
- Studio Research 4 : The MFA Exhibition
- Studio Methodologies 4 : Collaborative Project 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed application form.
- A copy of a recent essay on art or a critical review of an exhibition you have recently visited (approx. 1000 words)
- A portfolio comprising a minimum of 10 works, which may be represented digitally as jpeg or MP3 files (video) and sent through Dropbox .
- A written statement of approx. 500 words that clearly states what you seek to attain through study on this programme.
- A r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 providing details of education, employment history, exhibitions and publications.
- Official certificate or transcript for all degree awards received.
- Two letters of recommendation\xc2\xa0
- A Copy of Birth Certificate
- \xc2\x8050 Application Fee
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Burren College of Art directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Burren College of Art
Burren College of Art
Ballyvaughan, Ireland
Burren College of Art is a nonprofit independent art college specialising in undergraduate and graduate Fine Art education in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland. The Master of Fine Art programme...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months