Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences:History of Art and Architecture MA
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History of Art and Architecture MA
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1Year Full-Time OR 2 Years Part-Time
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Overview
The aim of the course is to promote advanced study in the history of art and architecture in its cultural contexts. On completion students will have deepened their knowledge of the history of art and design, gained the ability to identify significant issues for research in the history of art and architecture, and developed skills to conduct and present the results of their research.
Contact
Department: History.
Course Director: Alistair Malcolm
Tel: 353-61-202604
Fax: 353-61-202569
Email: alistair.malcolm@ul.ie
Web: www.humanities.ul.ie
Graduate Profile
Teaching and research in history of art and design in higher education, second-level teaching, museum and art gallery curatorship and consultancy, publishing and journalism.
Programme Content
The programme maybe completed in one or two years. For those completing in one year 'the disseratation' is submitted by the end of August each year.
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Autumn Semester
Core Course: Research methods and sources in the History of Art.
Students take two of the following modules. One must be an Electives A. The second may be an Elective A or B. If an Elective B is chosen, students must choose an Elective A in the following semester. |
Electives A
Art, devotion and society in Renaissance Italy (offered by MA History of Art & Architecture)
Art and Cultures of Display: Museums, Galleries, Curating (offered by MA History of Art & Architecture) |
Electives B
History of the European Idea (offered by MA History)
The History of Women, Medieval to Modern: Sources, Methods and Approaches (offered by MA History)
Irish Travellers: Nomads in a Sedentary Society, 1850-1980 (offered by MA History)
Linking Families to Communities (offered by MA History of Family)
Sources and Techniques in the History of the Family (offered by MA History of Family) |
SpringSemester
Core Coure: MA Research Seminar (offered by the MA History of Art & Architecture and MA History)
Students must choose one of the following modules. If only one Elective A module was taken in the first semester, the student must choose an Elective A in the second semester. If two Elective A modules were taken in the first semester, the student may choose a module from either the Elective A or Elective B list. |
Electives A
Architecture and Building, Ireland 1690-1914: Research Issues, Methods, Sources (offered by MA History of Art and Architecture)
The Look of the Past: Art and Visual Culture in Modern Ireland (offered by MA History of Art and Architecture and MA History of Family) |
Electives B
International History of the Twentieth Century (offered by MA History)
American Foreign Relations (offered by MA History)
People on the Move: Studying Migration (offered by MA History of Family)
Archiving Non-Governmental Organization: Oral Histories and Institutional Memories since 1945 (offered by MA History) |
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Entry Requirements
The requirements for entry are usually a 2nd class honours degree (Primary degree: level 8 NQAI) in history, or history of art or archaeology or in a cognate area such as industrial design or fine art Applicants with approved equivalent qualifications or substantial relevant professional experience may also be considered for admission.
What to Include with your Application
- Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
- English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
- A copy of your birth certificate
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application).
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
