Creative Practice - Galway

This programme offers artists, designers and filmmakers a creative and critically informed environment in which to develop and consolidate their practice. The course will support imaginative, experimental and interdisciplinary enquiry through a range of media and approaches.



Who should apply?

This programme offers artists, designers and filmmakers a creative and critically informed environment in which to develop and consolidate their practice.

Themes and Issues in Creative Practice

Professional Development

Research and Innovation

Creative Practice Project

Research Project (E)

Creative Practice Project (E)

Minor Thesis (E)



(E) = Elective Module

All qualified applicants with a relevant Level 8 qualification or equivalent will be short-listed for interview. Applicants must also provide a CV detailing their qualifications and career to date; a short visual record of previous work and a personal motivational statement which should include an outline of their plans and interests related to Creative Practice and potential Practice-Based Research.

How to Apply

Before you Apply Before you apply for a flexible learning course at ATU, we recommend that you research your course, through this prospectus and by viewing the course webpage. Please ensure to check the entry requirements and time commitment involved, as these vary from course to course. You will find details on entry requirements on the individual course webpage.



When to Apply

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.



How to Apply

Applying for a flexible learning course is easy, simply visit the webpage of your chosen course and select the ‘apply now’ button, and follow the steps outlined.



Each campus has it’s own application process and for further information on these processes, please visit atu.ie/apply-now

1/2 years full-time/part-time blended delivery.



On-Campus

Attendance Participants may undertake the programme on a full-time basis, choosing to integrate their studies with their own practice. Some participants choose to base their practice on campus for the duration of the programme. Due to the flexible nature of the programme, participants can also opt to attend on-campus for lectures while continuing their practice from their own studio or workplace.

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.