MA in Visual & Critical Studies
A postgraduate programme focused on contemporary visual culture through archival and textual research.
Best for:Best for graduates in visual culture, art history, design history, or philosophy seeking advanced research training.
Overview
The MA in Visual & Critical Studies at TU Dublin offers an interdisciplinary environment for advanced study in contemporary visual culture. The programme is designed for graduates from fields such as art history, design history, philosophy of art, and visual culture. Students engage in rigorous archival and textual research to explore the complexities of visual media and cultural production. The curriculum balances theoretical inquiry with academic practice to prepare students for further research or professional roles in the cultural sector.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced study of contemporary visual culture within an interdisciplinary framework.
- Conduct independent archival and textual research as part of the programme requirements.
- Participate in studio-based and theoretical seminars.
- Produce academic writing and research outputs consistent with Level 9 NFQ standards.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor Degree (Honours 2.1 or above) in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: MA
Language: English; IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no less than 6.0 in each component
Instruction: English
- Academic writing proficiency
- Research proposal development
- Critical analysis of visual and textual materials
- Hold an Honours Bachelor Degree (2.1 or above) in a relevant discipline
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Applications are submitted through the university's postgraduate portal. Applicants must provide a portfolio of relevant work or an example of academic writing, along with a one-page research proposal.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Example of academic writing
- English language proficiency evidence
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