Fine Art (Post Baccalaureate HDip)
University of Galway · Galway, Ireland
About this programme
Key Facts Course Outline Why Choose This Course? Course Fees Find Out More BCA graduate studies video Course Overview The Higher Diploma in Fine Art is a joint Burren College of Art/University of Galway programme based at the Burren College of Art. It is equivalent to the American Post Baccalaureate programme and is known informally as the 'Post Bac'. Students of the Post Bac register as students of both Burren College of Art and University of Galway. The programme operates in association with the Royal College of Art, London, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, both of which provide visiging faculty to the programme. The aim of the programme is to assist graduate students to identify their artistic identity and interests and to prepare them for the next step in their artistic
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have a primary degree (at NFQ Level 7 or 8). A major in fine art is not required for this programme. All eligible applicants are interviewed either in person or by phone. Additional Requirements All eligible applicants are interviewed either in person or by telephone. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Duration 1 year (2 semesters) full-time Next start date September 2026 A Level Grades () Average intake 5 QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Visa
- Visa required
- Student Visa (Stamp 2)
- Application fee
- EUR 60
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (3)
- Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline March each year
- Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship ProgrammeFully funded · Annual: October
- University of Galway International Student ScholarshipsPartial funding · Standard admission deadlines