Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art, EDUCO Ireland - Institute of Technology Sligo

Galway, Connaught

48 Months

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About this course

This Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Fine Art at ATU Sligo offers students a comprehensive exploration of materials and media, including drawing, painting, digital media, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and visual culture. The program emphasizes developing students' research and art-making initiatives, with a focus on individual exploration over the years. Based in a new €17 million creative hub, students gain access to specialized workshops and dedicated studio space, enabling hands-on learning with contemporary techniques. The curriculum combines practical skills, theoretical understanding, and real-world engagement through visits, exhibitions, and collaborative projects, fostering a broad and in-depth development of artistic practice.

Why this course is highly recommended

Studying Fine Art at ATU Sligo is highly recommended for students passionate about creating art and exploring diverse media. The course offers access to outstanding facilities, including workshops for printmaking, ceramics, photography, digital media, and sculpture. The emphasis on individual research and art-making ensures personal growth and confidence. External engagement through visiting artists, trips, and collaborations enriches the learning experience. Additionally, the program’s integration of practical and theoretical components prepares graduates for various careers in the arts or further postgraduate study.

Specialisation

The course provides a broad foundation in various artistic practices and media, encouraging students to develop their own research and artistic voice. In later years, students focus on developing their individual practice, culminating in self-directed projects, exhibition participation, and a final showcase. The program integrates studio practice, theoretical studies, contemporary and historical art contexts, and interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to refine their personal artistic direction within a supportive environment.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

9.48L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants must submit an ePortfolio, which can include ten pieces of finished work, studies, and notebooks demonstrating development. The entry criteria include six subjects at O6/H7 and two subjects at H5 in the Leaving Certificate, with a required minimum of three Distinctions in QQI/FET awards. For direct entry to Year 2, applicants need three distinctions in a relevant QQI Art or Art and Design course, an interview, and a portfolio. Closing deadlines for the ePortfolio are March, May, and July, with specific guidelines provided for portfolio preparation.

English language test

IELTS

5.5

PTE

TOEFL

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue careers as practicing artists—painters, printmakers, sculptors, filmmakers, and photographers—or enter arts administration, curation, and management roles in museums, galleries, and public art projects. Many graduates work in arts education in schools, colleges, and cultural institutions. The program also provides a pathway to postgraduate studies, including MFA, MA, or PhD programs, or a professional education degree to teach art at secondary level.

FAQs

What skills will I develop in this course?

You will acquire practical skills in various media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, digital media, and sculpture, alongside research, conceptual development, and visual literacy.

What facilities are available to students?

Students have access to dedicated studio spaces, specialized workshops for print, ceramics, photography, digital media, woodwork, and safety equipment in a purpose-built €17 million creative hub.