MA in Creative Practice
Develop your pioneering creative work through expert supervision and cross-disciplinary engagement.
Best for:Best for creative practitioners seeking to advance their work through structured, research-led academic study.
Overview
The MA in Creative Practice at ATU Sligo is a postgraduate programme designed to foster the development of innovative creative work. Students engage in 60 credits of dedicated practice-based research, supported by expert supervision and cross-disciplinary dialogue. The curriculum encourages students to explore new methodologies and push the boundaries of their chosen creative field. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong foundation in their discipline and a clear vision for their creative research project.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute a pioneering creative project within your chosen field.
- Engage in cross-disciplinary conversations to inform and expand your creative practice.
- Participate in mandatory on-campus sessions every Friday.
- Maintain a consistent research and practice schedule totaling 30 hours per week.
- Present creative work and research findings as part of the programme requirements.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours Degree (2:2 minimum) in a cognate area
Degree offered: MA
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated proficiency in a creative discipline
- Ability to articulate a clear research intent
- Capacity for independent creative practice and research
- Must hold an Honours Degree (2:2 minimum) in a cognate area
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How to apply
Submit a 300-word Statement of Intent outlining your research goals. Upload a portfolio of selected work or a writing sample of up to 1,000 words. Be prepared for a potential interview and requests for additional information regarding your creative practice.
- Statement of Intent
- Portfolio of work or writing sample
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