MA in Digital Arts & Humanities
Explore the intersection of digital innovation and humanities through a multidisciplinary, research-focused master’s programme.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates or interdisciplinary scholars eager to develop advanced digital research skills and explore the societal impact of technology on human culture and creativity.
Overview
The MA in Digital Arts & Humanities at University College Cork fosters a creative and scholarly environment where students investigate how digital technologies reshape human experience and scholarly inquiry. This interdisciplinary programme blends artistic practice with humanities research, encouraging students to develop advanced digital skills—from data analysis to digital preservation—while exploring topics like computational history, digital archives, and cultural analytics. Ideal for graduates from diverse backgrounds, the course emphasizes hands-on skill development, from basic spreadsheet tools to cutting-edge digital methods, and requires applicants to propose a research focus integrating digital tools. The programme is designed for those passionate about bridging technology and humanistic inquiry, preparing them for careers in academia, cultural institutions, or tech-driven humanities fields.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced digital skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and specialized digital humanities tools.
- Engage in hands-on research projects that integrate digital technologies with humanities disciplines.
- Propose and execute a research project focused on the intersection of digital tools and humanistic inquiry, culminating in a master’s thesis.
- Collaborate with faculty and peers to explore innovative applications of digital methods in cultural and artistic contexts.
- Participate in workshops and modules designed to elevate digital literacy from foundational to international standards in the field.
- Contribute to the broader Digital Arts & Humanities community through presentations, publications, or creative projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in any discipline; Second Class Honours Grade II considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with committee approval
Degree offered: MA in Digital Arts & Humanities
Language: English; university-approved proficiency test for non-native speakers (details available on PG English Language Requirements page)
Instruction: English
- Proficient use of common word processing and internet tools
- Basic understanding of spreadsheet and database software
- Willingness to develop advanced digital skills in relevant modules
- Ability to write a 750-word supplementary statement outlining research interests and digital tool applications
- Open to international and non-EU applicants (with specific deadlines for non-EU students)
- No age restrictions
- No residency requirements
- Equivalent qualifications to Irish Level 8 honours degrees accepted
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling deadline (open until all places filled); Non-EU deadline: 15 June or until filled · open until filled
Applicants must submit an online application through the University College Cork’s postgraduate portal. Required documents include a CV, academic transcripts, a supplementary statement (750 words) outlining research interests and digital tool applications, and proof of English proficiency if applicable. Non-EU applicants should follow the international student application procedure. Early application is strongly advised.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Supplementary statement (750 words) on research interests and digital tool applications
- Proof of English proficiency (for non-native speakers)
- Letters of recommendation (not explicitly required but often recommended)
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