Overview

The PhD in Studio Art students at Burren College of Art receive training in studio and other research methods and complete a research project based on a key research question.

Outcomes

Students are expected to:

Identify a field of study and a research question within it;

Pursue a defined key research question through studio research;

Investigate cognate studio research undertaken by others internationally;

Explore the theoretical and historical dimensions of the enquiry through scholarship;

Collaborate with others, as appropriate, to extend the range of the enquiry;

Produce a body of work that embodies or represents a new contribution to understanding, in response to the key research question;

Write an account of the contribution to understanding that includes a reflective analysis of the theoretical and historical context of the research, a critical review of the process of the research, and a brief summary of the project and its outcomes;

Successfully defend the outcomes of the research in a viva voce examination.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Drawing and painting as processes of enquiry

Creative methods and methodology in art

Public, site-specific, social and relational aspects of art

Performance, video and live art

Art and Ecology

Feminism in art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Ballyvaghan, Ireland

Disciplines

Visual Arts

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the PhD in Studio Art should have a masters degree in fine art (MFA or MA) or an MPhil (Fine Art). Applicants with an MFA or MPhil (Fine Art) degree may apply directly for the PhD programme.

Online Application form

An outline of your research proposal, including your proposed methodology and reading list.

Portfolio (10-15 jpeg images or 3-4 links to video). Your portfolio may be submitted electronically through GoogleDocs or wetransfer.

2 letters of recommendation sent by your referees by email

Official transcripts demonstrating evidence of previous degrees. These must be either official hard copies in envelopes stamped and sealed by the university or sent as password-protected e-transcripts.

Copy of your passport or birth certificate.

Non-refundable application fee of €50 payable online here.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

18860 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18860 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

9500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ballyvaghan

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Studio Art.

Available Scholarships

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