Art in the Contemporary World

Art in the Contemporary World is a taught Masters programme that examines contemporary art practices and their contexts.

All applicants are expected to present an approved Bachelor degree at minimum level of 2nd class honours (2.2) Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements may be considered on the basis of prior work or learning experience (RPEL). Candidates may be required to pass a qualifying examination set by the relevant department before being accepted to a Masters degree programme. Attendance at selected undergraduate lecture courses at NCAD, together with related written work may be prescribed. You may apply for the programme if you are currently completing your Undergraduate Degree. NCAD will review the rest of your application If necessary, we can make you a Conditional Offer. When your degree is completed and you send us final transcripts we will upgrade this to a Full Offer. Essential Supporting Documents

• A Statement of Interest - 500 words framing your reasons for applying to the programme.
• 1 Example of previous written work,
• A recent CV
• Certified transcripts of previous programmes followed
• Certified copies of degree/ certificates and/or other appropriate third level qualifications bearing the official stamp of the institution.
• Academic Reference (Head of School/Department preferred), or if you graduated more than 4 years' ago you may alternatively submit an employer reference. - Some referees prefer to submit the reference directly to the college. If this is the case, please instruct your referee to email a standard reference to postgraduate@ncad.ie. - Please make sure all references contain the letterhead and the institution contact email address for the referee.
• English Language Proficiency certificate. - This is only required if English is not your first language. English Language Requirements All programmes in NCAD are taught through English. International Applicants are asked to provide proof of their English Language Proficiency. Full details of acceptable tests and the standard required can be found at the following link: https://www.ncad.ie/study-at-ncad/international/english-language-requirement/