Post Baccalaureate in Art & Ecology

Application Process

The application deadline is 1st February annually. All eligible applicants are interviewed either in person or virtually.

Applicants should have a Bachelors Degree with first or upper second class honours in Fine Art; or a GPA or 3.50 or above; or evidence of equivalent achievement. In the case of an outstanding portfolio, a Bachelors Degree with a lower second class/2.2 honours/GPA of 3.0 may be accepted. A major in Fine Art is not a requirement.

Overseas applicants from outside the EU must comply with Irish immigration rules regarding passport, visa, financial viability and evident of student status (e.g. letter of acceptance from the College).

English Language Requirements for non-native speakers of English: Applicants in this category should have competence in English, which is the language of tuition. They will be required to supply an IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 or more, unless their primary degree has been taken through English, certification of which must be supplied.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

We are currently accepting applications for the 2025/2026 entry year through the deadline of February 1, 2025. Any inquiries may be directed to Lisa Newman, Director of Admissions, at lisa@burrencollege.ie

  • A completed application form
  • A copy of a recent essay on art or a critical review of an exhibition you have recently visited (approx. 1000 words)
  • A portfolio comprised of 10-15 works, which may be represented digitally as jpegs or MP3 files (video) and sent through GoogleDocs or www.wetransfer.com
  • A written statement of approx. 500 words that clearly states what you seek to attain through study on this programme
  • A résumé providing details of education, employment history, exhibitions and publications
  • Official certificate or transcript for all degree awards received
  • Two letters of recommendation (May be emailed directly to lisa@burrencollege.ie and must be sent by your referees)
  • A copy of your Passport
  • Non-refundable application fee of €50 payable online here.

Note: We request official copies of transcripts to be either sent by password-protected email by your college or university, or sent as a hard copy to Admissions, Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland. Portfolio images can be submitted electronically via GoogleDocs or www.wetransfer.com. All other application materials can be emailed to the Director of Admissions, Lisa Newman, at lisa@burrencollege.ie

 

Post Baccalaureate Application Form

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PLEASE NOTE: Once you’ve submitted your application, you should immediately see an acknowledgement page confirming the submission.  If you do not see this, please contact Lisa Newman at lisa@burrencollege.ie to make sure your application has been received by the College.

Non-discrimination Policy

Burren College of Art does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national or ethnic origin, ability, or veteran status in any phase of its employment process, in any phase of its admission or scholarship programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities.

Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Spring 2024

January 8 – Spring Semester begins/Orientation Week

January 15 – Classes begin

February 27-28 – Midterm Critiques for all students

March 25 – Last week of studio time for Postgraduates

April 1-9 – Postgraduate final exhibition installation

April 10-12 – Final examinations and critiques

April 13 – Opening reception for Exhibition

April 15-19 – Final week of Spring Semester

April 25 – Graduation Ceremony

 

Fall 2024

September 2  – Autumn Semester begins/Orientation Week

September 9 – Classes begin

October 21-22 Midterm Critiques for all students

December 9 – Final Week of Autumn Semester

 

Spring 2025

January 6 – Spring Semester begins/Orientation Week

January 13 – Classes begin

February 25-26 – Midterm Critiques for all students

March 24 – Last week of studio time for Postgraduates

March 30-April 9 – Postgraduate final exhibition installation

April 9-11 – Final examinations and critiques

April 12 – Opening reception for Exhibition

April 14-18 – Final week of Spring Semester

April 24 – Graduation Ceremony