MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Arts Policy and Practice)
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Key facts
Entry requirements
NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent H2.2. GPA 3.2 or international qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Students who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have a level 8 degree may be admitted to the PDip course with the possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of 60% in their coursework during the year, subject to qualifying examination and appropriate arrangements.
Duration:
1 year, full-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: MA—90, PGDip—60
Average intake: 15
Closing date:
You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer; see the offer round dates
Taught
Course overview
This programme aims to build an understanding of the performing, visual, and literary arts, film and new media and their associated contexts of culture, education and heritage. This programme is designed to enhance students organisational skills and also to develop policies for the Arts.
Course outline
The programme provides a range of modules balanced between practical training in specific relevant skills and an analysis of policy formation in the arts. It is designed to enhance students administration skills and also to develop policy knowledge in relation to the Arts. Students come from diverse backgrounds either within the sector, be they artists, administrators or managers and also those wishing to enter the sector.
The MA is a full-time programme taken over a twelve month period (September 2012 to August 2013). The year is divided into two teaching semesters (September to December and January to April). The summer period will be used to complete a six week placement and a minor dissertation.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who teaches this course?
Dee Quinn, BA (History & Soc & Pol), H Dip Arts Admin, Dip Film Studies, Dioploma sa Gaeilge (current) All NUIG
Orla Higgins, B.Comm (NUIG 1990) ,MBS (Marketing) - NUIG 1992, MA in Writing - NUIG 2008/2009
Cliona Kelly, BCL, PHD (UCD).
James Harrold, BA LLB (NUI)
Mary O Malley, BA (NUIG)
Deirdre Ruddy, BComm FCA
Micheal Gorman, BA (NUIG) H Dip
Mary McPartlan, MA Hons (NUIG)
Jack Harrison, MA Folklore FAHI
Rod Stoneman, BA, H Dip
Requirements and assessment
Students will be assessed on the various modules by a combination of essays, presentations and a combined project. Students will also be required to complete a 16,000 - 18,000 word minor dissertation as their final assessment, to be submitted in early August.
Find out more
Dee Quinn| Dr Conn Holohan
T: +353 91 495 076 | +353 91 495 686
E: dee.quinn@nuigalway.ie | conn.holohan@nuigalway.ie
PAC code
GYA61
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €6,015 (MA); €5,965 (PDip)
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250
Current students
Conall O'Riain
MA Arts Policy & Practice 2009/2010
"I chose the MA in Arts Policy and Practice in NUI, Galway primarily for its location. Galway is a fantastic place to both study and experience the arts on a daily basis, from all perspectives, giving the students an excellent chance to experience a practical, hands-on approach to the material covered. The lecturers and staff on the course are all working within the arts themselves, and make huge efforts to not only share their vast and extensive knowledge with us, but also to help us gain valuable experience by organising volunteer opportunities, field-trips and invitations to every possible exhibition, opening or book-launch. The course so far has surpassed my expectations—excellent teaching and support staff, fascinating material covered, from interesting and new perspectives, in a creative, lively, vibrant city."
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Past students
Brendan Mac Evilly
MA Arts Policy & Practice 2007. Currently working for a Dublin based publishing company and running a jobs and opportunities website for the creative sector.
"The Arts Policy & Practice course has done a lot for me. It has given me the confidence, skills, knowledge and necessary connections to set up a small enterprise in the arts sector. It was also great fun; Galway is a great place to study and has a thriving and welcoming arts scene."