Description

This two-year full-time programme is designed to educate artists to a level appropriate to professional practice or progression to doctoral studies. Progression to PhD can be an option. The MFA is operated as an integrated and progressive learning experience. The modules Studio Research, Historical & Critical Studies and Professional Studies deal with the three main aspects of artistic practice but are operated together as elements of the one holistic experience. The MFA is a joint Burren College of Art/University of Galway programme based at the Burren College of Art. Students register as full students of University of Galway. The programme operates in association with the Royal College of Art, London and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which provide visiting faculty to the programme.

Intakes

September Intake 2025 ( Open )

English Test Scores

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 55 ]
  • TOEFL Internet Based [ 79 ]