[BA] Art - Atlantic Technological University, Ireland

Atlantic Technological University Galway-Mayo
Ireland, Galway-Mayo

ATU Galway (Wellpark Road) - Department of Creative Arts and Media Ireland, ATU Galway City (Wellpark Road)

Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway (Wellpark Road)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Bachelor of Arts in Art)
Course code	0125/0215

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

Language requirements

English

Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+
More Information

Other requirements	Portfolio Requirement: Applicants must submit a portfolio as part of their application. The portfolio should demonstrate creativity, technical ability, and relevant experience in areas such as animation, game design, digital art, or similar creative work. Please ensure your portfolio is well-organised and highlights your strongest skills.

More information	gmit.ie/bachelor-of-arts-in-art

The BA in Art is a dynamic, visually-driven programme. Students are challenged to address traditional, contemporary, conceptual, conventional, and experimental approaches to thinking, making, performing, and writing about art in today’s world.

Skills are delivered in Ceramics, Sculpture, Digital Media, Drawing, Filmmaking, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Professional Practice and Curation in tandem with academic research and writing skills in Art History and Critical Theory.

Following the completion of this programme, graduates will have many career opportunities including:

Artist
Painter
Print-maker
Sculptor
Ceramicist
Digital artist
Art education roles
Art media roles including bloggers and cultural commentators
Art writers and critics
Art photographer
Master printer
Arts administrator
Public artist
Community arts practitioner
Museum and gallery assistant
Educational roles within the community and cultural institutions
Exhibition tour guide
Arts researcher