Digital Arts & Humanities

The PhD (Digital Arts and Humanities) (DAH) is a full-time inter-disciplinary thematic structured PhD programme running over 48 months from the date of first registration for the programme. This programme is also available on a part-time basis. Full-time and part-time students will complete the taught modules over the same time-frame.



Students will choose to enter the programme within either the Arts or the Humanities strands. Students registered at UCC are required to complete 75 credits of taught core, training and career development modules over the course of the programme.

Year 1 (25 credits)



Core Modules (10 credits)



DH6103 Digital Humanities Institute (5 credits)

Intensive seminar on theoretical/methodological practices



DH6104 Conceptual Introduction to Digital Arts & Humanities (5 credits)

Theoretical foundations



Generic Training (5 credits)



Choose one:

PG6010 Contemporary Practices in Publishing and Editing (5 credits)

PG7004 Masterclass: Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities (5 credits)



Strand Specialisation (10 credits)



Select Arts or Humanities track:



Arts Strand:

DH6105 History and Theory of Digital Arts (5 credits)



Plus 5 credits from Digital Art Practicum:



DH6106 Teaching and Learning in Digital Humanities (5 credits)

DH6107 Models, Simulations and Games (5 credits)

CS6102 Graphics for Interactive Media (5 credits)

CS6103 Audio and Sound Engineering (5 credits)

CS6117 Audio Processing (5 credits)

CS6104 Digital Video Capture and Packaging (5 credits)



Humanities Strand:

DH6110 Humanities & New Technologies (5)



Plus 5 credits from Digital Humanities Practicum:

PG6011 Digital Skills for Research Postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences (5 credits)

DH6106 Teaching and Learning in Digital Humanities (5 credits)

DH6107 Models, Simulations and Games (5 credits)

CS6102 Graphics for Interactive Media (5 credits)

CS6103 Audio and Sound Engineering (5 credits)

CS6117 Audio Processing (5 credits)

CS6104 Digital Video Capture and Packaging (5 credits)



Year 2 (20 credits)



Core Modules (10 credits)

DH7009 Digital Humanities Institute (5 credits)

DH7010 Digital Arts & Humanities Research Colloquium (5 credits)



Generic Training (5 credits)



Options include:

PG7002 for end-stage PhD Students in Humanities and Social Sciences (5 credits)

PG6010 Contemporary Practices in Publishing and Editing (5 credits)

PG7004 Masterclass: Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities (5 credits)



Strand Continuation (10 credits)

Continue chosen strand and choose 2 Digital Humanities Practicum modules.



Year 3 (25 credits)



Core Modules (15 credits)

DH7011 Digital Humanities Institute (5 credits)

DH7012 Industrial/Research Institute Placement (10 credits)



With academic/cultural/industry partners



Strand Completion (10 credits)

DH7014 Research Colloquium (5 credits)



Continue chosen strand and choose 1 Digital Humanities Practicum module (5 credits)



Year 4 (5 credits + Thesis)

DH7013 Digital Humanities Institute (5 credits)

Thesis Submission (~80,000 words)

Potential applicants must first identify and approach possible supervisors and are advised to contact relevant staff within the Department of Digital Humanities whose research might align with the project they are seeking to propose.



To be eligible for consideration for entry to a programme of study and research for the Degree of PhD, a candidate must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade I, in an approved primary degree, or other such other evidence under the University's policy for Recognition of Prior Learning for Admission to Research Degrees.



For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland

Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page.



International/Non-EU Applicants

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.



In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.

Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.



English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

Closing Date Applications for PhD courses are accepted throughout the year.

4 years.

Start Date 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.

Skills and Careers Information

Our graduates, developed in a student-led learning environment, are developed to be researchers and critical thinkers with expertise in computing as well as the arts and humanities. They are coders and developers as well as excellent writers, communicators, and critical thinkers.



A qualification in digital humanities provides students with the following skills and attributes:



An ability to apply critical, theoretical, and technological approaches to cultural materials and societal challenges;



An understanding of how to use complex cultural data and materials in digital analysis;



Deep knowledge and appreciation of the role of digital technologies in culture and society;



Familiarity with a wide range of communicative modes across a range of media;



Extensive experience with computers and information technology.