Art in the Contemporary World (Master's Programme)
Explore contemporary art practices and their contexts through a taught Master's programme at the National College of Art & Design.
Best for:Best for graduates in arts, humanities, or related fields seeking advanced critical study of contemporary art and visual culture.
Overview
The Art in the Contemporary World master's programme is a taught graduate course offered by the National College of Art & Design in Ireland. It is designed to examine contemporary art practices, theoretical frameworks, and their broader cultural contexts. Students engage with rigorous academic coursework, visual culture pathways, or theory-practice pathways depending on their chosen track. Applicants are expected to complete comprehensive coursework, submit written work, and meet high academic standards or demonstrate relevant prior learning experience.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures, seminars, and undergraduate lecture courses as prescribed by the department
- Produce written assignments, theoretical critiques, and research-based coursework
- Fulfill module requirements across 90 ECTS (MA) or 120 ECTS (MFA) structures
- Engage with critical discourse and contemporary art methodologies
Requirements
Degree required: Approved Bachelor degree at minimum level of 2nd class honours (2.2) or recognized prior learning experience (RPEL)
Degree offered: MA / MFA
Language: English; international applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency if English is not their first language
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated background in art, art history, humanities, or related disciplines
- Ability to produce structured written work and critical analysis
- Engagement with contemporary art practices and theory
- Applicants must hold an approved Bachelor degree or be in their final year of undergraduate study
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Submit your application through the official institutional web portal. Ensure all essential supporting documents including transcripts, a statement of interest, writing samples, and references are included with your submission.
- CV
- Statement of Interest
- Example of previous written work
- Certified transcripts of previous programmes followed
- Certified copies of degree/ certificates
- Academic Reference
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