University College Cork

A taught MA at University College Cork focused on twentieth- and twenty-first-century art, combining rigorous art-historical methods with contemporary theory and critical practice. You develop advanced skills in visual analysis, close reading of key texts, and independent research through a literature review and dissertation. Degree: Taught MA (Modern and Contemporary Art History, Theory and Criticism) Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (day) for EU students Credits: 90 ECTS (typical for a 1-year taught MA) Delivery: On-campus (check programme website for current timetable) Assessment: Core modules plus a literature review (c. 5,000 words) and dissertation (c. 20,000 words) Language of instruction: English Tuition fees: Vary by student category—see University College Cork fees page Start dates: See programme website for the current academic intake Application: Submit by the programme’s stated deadlines (see programme website for exact dates) The MA is delivered through a set of core modules plus independent academic work culminating in a dissertation. Core modules (typical): - Theory for Art History - Modern Art and Modernity - Contemporary Art - Lens-based Modernity - Literature Review (research training and writing) - History of Art Dissertation (major research project) Independent components: - Literature review (approximately 5,000 words): develops your research question, maps relevant scholarship, and demonstrates critical engagement with key debates. - Dissertation (approximately 20,000 words): a substantial piece of original research, supported by primary and secondary sources and presented with academic rigour. Note: Electives and module availability can vary by year; confirm the current curriculum on the programme website. Academic requirements: - An honours primary degree in History of Art at Second Class Honours Grade I (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent. - Art school applicants should have a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in History of Art modules (or equivalent). - In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), subject to approval by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. English language requirements (minimums shown on the record): - IELTS: 6.5 (overall) - TOEFL iBT: 90 (or equivalent) - PTE Academic: 63 - Duolingo English Test: 120 - Oxford Test of English: 140 Additional application materials: - A one-page statement of purpose (about 500 words) outlining your interest in the programme, your research interests and methodologies to date, and your future professional goals. Selection: - All applicants are subject to review by a selection committee.

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