MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Arts Policy and Practice) [full-time, part-time]
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Course overview
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
2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2013
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
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 to August). 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.
The part-time programme is taken over a 24- month period. Both academic years are divided into two teaching semesters each year (September to December and January to April). In Year one, students are required to take 30 ECTS while in Year 2, 60 ECTS must be undertaken including the MA thesis (30 ECTS) for those taking the MA stream.
A 4 - 6 week placement is also a requirement of the programme.
This valuable placement opportunity is within an organisation of your choosing. Module work includes the production of live campus events and also participation at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards. Individual guest sessions are tailored to MA/PDip students.
Applications and selections
Who teaches this course?
- Dee Quinn, BA (History & Soc & Pol), H Dip Arts Admin, Dip Film Studies, Dioploma sa Gaeilge, MA Arts Policy & Practice. All NUIG
- Orla Higgins, B.Comm (NUIG 1990) ,MBS (Marketing) - NUIG 1992, MA in Writing - NUIG 2008/2009
- James Harrold, BA LLB (NUI)
- Deirdre Ruddy, BComm FCA
- Mary McPartlan, MA Hons (NUIG)
- Jack Harrison, MA Folklore FAHI
- Rod Stoneman, BA, H Dip
- Mairead Faherty NUI Galway
- Rachel Parry NUI Galway
Requirements and assessment
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
GYA60 part-time
GYA61 full-time
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €6,015 (MA); €5,965 (PDip)
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250
Current students
Lily McGarry
MA Arts Policy & Practice 2012
"Comin to Galway and doing the MA in Arts Policy and Practice has been the best thing for me. The course covers such a wide subject matter and it gives the students many opportunities to gain practical experience both on and off campus. All the lecturers are actively working in their fields and this means that students are given up to date information on their various areas of expertise. The course has greatly surpassed my expectations; I have gained so much from it, and the support and hands on opportunities that are on offer are something to be prized."
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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."