Program Overview
The MFAMA in Studio Art at Burren College of Art is a Master programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 MFAMA in Studio 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: 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 MFAMA in Studio Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Studio Research 1 : Introduction to Art Research Methods
- Professional Studies 1 : Introduction to Professionalism
- Historical & Critical Studies 1 : Bridging Theory and Practice
- Studio Research\xa02 : Refinement and Coherence of Enquiry and Practice
- Professional Studies\xa02 : Student Selected Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
All eligible applicants are interviewed either in person or by phone.
Applicants should have a Bachelors Degree with first or upper second class honours in Fine Art; or a Bachelors Degree with a major in Fine Art with a GPA or 3.50 or above; or evidence of equivalent achievement. In the case of an outstanding portfolio, a Bachelors Degree with a lower second class/2.2 honours/GPA of 3.0 may be accepted.
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