• Online Application Form (see below)
• Images of recent work (10-15 jpegs or links to max. 2 video pieces)
• Artist Statement (approx. 200 words)
• Statement of Purpose (between 500-1000 words explaining your purpose in undertaking study at BCA. Include your education objective, career plans and your reasons for choosing to study in Ireland)
• Official Transcript (s) (A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required)
• Copy of your Passport

• 2 Letters of recommendation submitted by email by your referees.
• €50 non-refundable application fee.

Note: We request official transcripts to be sent by the university/college via password protected email or hard copies may be mailed to Admissions, Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland. Portfolio images can be submitted online via GoogleDocs or www.wetransfer.com. All other application materials can be emailed to the Director of Admissions, Ivan Twohig, at admissions@burrencollege.ie

General

• €9,050 per semester

• €18,100 per academic year 2026/2027

Housing Fee per semester

• Single ensuite room – €3,300

• Twin ensuite room – €2,470

Programme Fee €650 per semester

Activity Fee €225 per semester

Optional Faculty Led Trip to London (Fall) or Berlin/Barcelona (Spring) €720*

Optional Meal Plan (13 weeks, prepaid daily lunch in the College cafe) €494

*Indicative only, subject to change

On acceptance to the Study Abroad programme, students will receive an invoice, payment instructions and information on payment deadlines.

Our payment deadlines are flexible for students in receipt of loans or other forms of external financial aid with documentation showing disbursement dates and confirmation of available funds.

Non-payment of fees will prevent the release of academic records including transcripts.