Program Overview
The Aesthetics and History of Art at University College Cork is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Aesthetics and History of Art 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aesthetics and History of Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- identify, formulate, analyse and critique a broad range of aesthetic models in theoretical (academic) as well as applied contexts (professional and practice based)
- identify and negotiate cultural contexts and differences between different aesthetic paradigms East and West
- effectively perform visual, literary or other non-theoretical analysis
- perform problem-solving in academic and other professional settings
- work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning
- prepare and present research reports to a professional standard
- conceptualise and execute a substantial independent project and deliver a minor thesis to a professional standard
- Western Aesthetics and
- East Asian Aesthetics (10 credits each)
- Modern Aesthetics in English Literature and Culture
- Theories of Vision
- Philosophies of Noise, Sound and Music
- Ut pictura poiesis. Literature and the Visual Arts
- Theory for Art History
- Parallel Worlds. Dystopian Fiction and Digital Realities
- Civilisation and Globalisation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for this course you will:
have a 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in philosophy, history of art, literature, sociology, or other relevant subject (including, for example, fine art, music, architecture, design, social science, psychology, and others), or equivalent professional qualifications
demonstrate evidence of having taken undergraduate or post-graduate modules in art history and/or philosophy and/or practical/professional expertise or qualification in an area that involves aesthetics
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork 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 University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months