How long is the programme?
One year (October – October) full time.
Starting Wed 28th Oct.
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What time commitment does the MA SPACE require?
This is a full-time programme and postgrads will be expected to join in course activities online each week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will also be some self-study each week outside of the online contact hours.
Late June, July and August are self study months.
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How do I engage with my postgraduate learning Community?
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From the beginning we will be paying special attention to creating a learning community with a strong sense of belonging and exchange.
This is particularly important because our peer to peer engagement reflects the ethos of social art practice.
We also are expecting to bring the cohort together face to face in Limerick for a number of three day intensives, students will be expected to join us for at least one of these during the year. Dates are not yet confirmed, we will follow government Covid 19 guidelines.
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How do I apply for MA SPACE?
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Submit an application form with a letter of interest.
A letter of interest may include,
Who you are, where you are, why you are interested in further study in social art practice, any relevant previous experience, what impact you hope the programme will have on your work...
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Please clearly mark the application and letter of interest with your name and email to muriel.dinneen@lit.ie
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Post a hard copy of your application to:
Muriel Dinneen,
School Administrator,
Limerick School of Art and Design LIT,
Clare Street,
Limerick
Closing date for all applications is Sept 1st.
A shortlist of applications will be chosen for online interview.
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If am shortlisted and offered an interview for MA SPACE what will I need to bring to my online interview?
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Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview should prepare -
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An illustrated 10min presentation indicating -
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Why you are interested in further study in social art practice
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Any relevant previous experience
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Briefly illustrate one social art project that inspires you.
Interviews are held using virtual platforms such as - Skype/Zoom or MicrosoftTeams
How do I participate on the programme?
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This is a full time postgraduate programme. The programme uses distance learning tools to offer the best quality, experience, and standard no matter where you are in the world.
You will also be invited to attend a number of MA SPACE Postgraduate Work Gatherings (you must attend at least one) at Limerick School of Art and Design, Limerick city, during the year.
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If I am an Irish based applicant where do I look for postgraduate student grants?
Postgraduates can now apply for grants through the SUSI grant system.
If you are resident in Ireland you may be able to apply to your local authority (County or City Council) or local VEC.
Assessment of your eligibility is solely between you and the grant authority.
Also see tax relief for third level fees here.
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If I am an international applicant where do I look for postgraduate student grants?
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MA SPACE does not currently offer a study scholarship for the programme.
Please make enquires with your local educational grant awarding bodies.
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What does the MA SPACE programme offer?
The MA in Social Practice and the Creative Environment is a programme which answers contemporary needs of practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge of social art practice through both theory and practice.
The philosophy of the programme is driven by the focus on our postgraduates chosen location as a site for creative enquiry.
MA postgraduates will immerse themselves in a challenging seminar programme which supports their engagement in a range of theoretical dialogues encompassing the position of artists, designers, cultural practitioners and other engaged disciplines in contemporary society.
MA SPACE also has a high profile panel of online visiting artists and practitioners, both national and international. Each online visiting lecturer presents exemplars of their practice, discussing and reflecting on their particular approach to the discipline.
We also invite curators, commissioners, architects, engineers, sociologists, urban planners, historians, social activists, healthcare professionals etc. who discuss their disciplinary approach to social topics and issues that inform contemporary social art practice.
Who is providing this programme?
Masters of Arts in Art and Design; Social Practice and the Creative Environment is a Master of Arts programme, provided by Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD), Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), Limerick, Ireland.
It is validated by the Higher Educational and Training Awards Council (HETAC) and internationally recognised.
Where will the MA programme take place?
The programme is delivered online, from Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT Limerick.Map here
How is the year structured?
The year begins in late October and ends in early October.
Semester One runs from Nov to January and Semester Two runs from January to the end of September.
In July and August students may continue their project work through independent study. The final assessment is at the end of Sept/ beginning Oct.
Can I run the major project at a location outside of Ireland?
Yes, you will run a project in a location of your choosing.
What are the programme fees, what will it cost?
Full-time €4,000 for Irish and EU students.
Current academic fees (inclusive of registration, student services fees, and exams) are:
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For International Student Fees please contact the LIT International Office at international@lit.ie.
What are the visa guidelines for Non-EU applicants?
For further information on student visas, see the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Student Visa Guidelines.
What qualifications do I need to apply? Minimum Entry Requirements:
Candidates entering the course must have: A minimum 2.2 honours degree in their chosen Art, Design, Humanities, and/or related fields of study e.g. Architecture, New Media, the Performing Arts, Multi-Media etc
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Equivalent qualifications including the pre-NFQ NCEA National Diploma. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered. International students must evidence a proficiency in English language.
All qualified international candidates who are shortlisted will be interviewed.
Irish applicants will be required to undergo Garda Vetting if working in an Irish context. All Irish arts organisations commissioning artists working with young people, children or vulnerable adults, are required to complete the Garda Vetting Procedure form. As a matter of course all students on MA SPACE are required to complete a Garda Vetting Form to be returned to the Institute. Garda vetting documents are available here.
How do I apply for MA SPACE?
Please complete the Application Form and email it to muriel.dinneen@lit.ie
or post a hard copy of your application to:
Muriel Dinneen,
School Administrator,
Limerick School of Art and Design LIT,
Clare Street,
Limerick