Unlock Your Creative PotentialAre you a writer fascinated by performance? A designer captivated by sound? An architect drawn to visual storytelling? A performer dreaming in sculptural form?At ATU Sligos MA in Creative Practice, the magic happens where disciplines meet. Writers, performers, designers, artists, and architects collaborate, challenge, and inspire each other, forging bold new creative directions.With expert supervision and 60 credits dedicated to your creative practice, you'll develop pioneering work in your field while drawing inspiration from cross-disciplinary conversations. Our students showcase their work to public audiences, turning Sligo into their creative laboratory.Learn from leading industry professionals and engage with internationally acclaimed artists, designers, and performersincluding past guest speakers like Aideen Barry, Richard Malone, and Celine Muldoon.Set in Irelands culturally rich northwest, this MA is for practitioners ready to push their craft further while discovering unexpected creative dialogues. Your practice deepens. Your creative thinking expands.Choose Your PathwaySpecialisms include:Creative Writing, Playwriting & ScreenwritingDrama & Performance, Directing & ProductionFilm & Digital Media, Theatre & Performance DesignInterior ArchitectureFine Art, Design & CraftCultural & Creative Industries, Interdisciplinary PracticeEnglish Literary Studies & moreYou can complete your 90-credit MA in a minimum of 15 months (full-time) or take up to 5 years (part-time). Youll undertake a blend of taught modules (30 credits) and supervised research (60 credits), choosing between:Research-Led: A written dissertation (of up to 25,000 words) or a mixed dissertation (minimum 15,000 words) plus research artefacts.Practice-Led: A combination of practice (60%) and written analysis (from 5,000 - 9,000 words).Who Is This For?Our MA is designed for those with an Honours Degree (2:2 minimum) in a cognate area who want to push creative boundaries, refine their practice, and innovate within the arts and creative industries.Why Study at Yeats Academy?Customisable Study: Shape your MA through research or practice.Industry Connections: Work alongside creative professionals.A Creative Hub: Study in Irelands Creative West, a region rich in artistic heritage.Flexible Learning: Study full-time or part-time, with Friday on-campus sessions.Ready to take the next step? Apply now and join a community of artists, thinkers, and innovators shaping the future of creative industries.
| Course Location | Sligo Town, Sligo |
| Course Category | Arts & Humanities |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1.5 years |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | 6300 |
| Entry Requirements | This MA is designed for those with an Honours Degree (2:2 minimum) in a cognate area who want to push creative boundaries, refine their practice, and innovate within the arts and creative industries. All candidates are required to submit a brief 300-word Statement of Intent that outlines their motivation for applying, their engagement with their intended Pathway Specialism, and a preliminary topic for thesis study (bullet points are sufficient). All Candidates must also upload either: A) a portfolio of selected work which should include relevant previous work (eg. artwork, drawings, photographs, film, podcast, or evidence of work in a cognate area). B) a sample of writing up to 1,000 words (eg. prose, poetry, academic assignment, etc.) Please note: You may be called to an interview. We may ask you for additional information about your work. |
| Career Path | This programme is suitable for anyone interested in Creative Practice in the Arts, Fine Arts, Writing and Literature, Screen Writing, Playwriting, Creative Design, Interior Design, Photography, Film Making, Theatre and Performance, Theatre Design. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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