Courses
PhD in Digital and Electronic Arts
A three/four year course of study leading to the award of a PhD in Digital and Electronic Arts. It is designed to meet the needs of professional performing artists, media theorists and scholars who wish to engage in academic and practice-based reflection on their own artistic practice.
How to apply
Find and contact a supervisor that shares your interests. They will be able to guide you through the application process and shape a proposal.
Learn more about our supervisors at DMARC
Academic requirements
The following minimum entry requirements apply for entry to the PhD as set by UL and are outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures:
- An appropriate NFQ Level 9 Master's (or equivalent) qualification, in a discipline cognate to the intended PhD research area, or
- An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours (or equivalent qualification), or
- An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours (or equivalent qualification). Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent qualification) will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study.
English language requirements
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are expected to have a high level of competence in English. The minimum English language requirements are available to review and are also outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures.
Master by Research in Digital and Electronic Arts
A one-year research programme leading to the award of a Master Degree in Arts & Technology. The programme offers a unique opportunity to students to further their techology oriented art practice. Student will be offered the opportunities to perform and exhibit their work in partnership with local and national arts groups.
How To Apply
Find and contact a supervisor that shares your interests. They will be able to guide you through the application process and shape a proposal.
Academic requirements
The following minimum entry requirements apply for entry to the PhD as set by UL and are outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures:
- An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours (or equivalent qualification), or
- An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours (or equivalent qualification). Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent qualification) will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study.
English language requirements
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are expected to have a high level of competence in English. The minimum English language requirements are available to review and are also outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures.
