The MA in Global Gallery Studies at University College Cork is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time taught masters (NFQ, Level 9) which aims to prepare postgraduates for various careers in the gallery sector and other fine art institutions in Ireland and internationally. Directed by History of Art in association with The Glucksman (UCC’s award winning on campus gallery) and Digital Arts and Humanities, UCC, the programme will offer an innovative blend of theory and real-world practice comprised of the history, theories and contemporary practices of the gallery in a global context.

A candidate for this MA programme must normally hold an honours Bachelor degree, Second Class Honours Grade I (or equivalent), in Arts and Humanities or equivalent international qualification. 

Candidates who hold a Bachelor degree with a Second Class Honours Grade II (or equivalent) may also be considered subject to review by MA in Global Gallery Studies selection committee.

As part of the application process candidates must submit a statement of purpose (500 words) acceptable to the MA in Global Gallery Studies selection committee, detailing their interest in the programme, and their particular research interests and methodologies to date, and their future professional goals.

In exceptional circumstances, and subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, candidates who hold a primary degree other than Second Class Honours, and who demonstrate a high level of significant and relevant experience, may also be eligible for entry to the programme. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

All candidates are subject to interview and must satisfy a selection committee.

Student Garda Vetting

HA6027 Project-led Gallery Internship (Semester 3)

During semesters 1 and 2, under the supervision of the programme coordinator, students will prepare for their semester 3 internships; student garda vetting will be explored during this time. The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 (the Acts) provide a statutory basis for mandatory vetting of persons who wish to undertake a work placement and/or activities that bring them into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Vetting must be obtained before the commencement of the internship. The vetting process will take 6 weeks+, therefore students are advised to prepare and submit their paperwork in good time.  

Full-Time option:

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
DH6004 Conceptual Introduction to Digital Arts and Humanities (5 credits)
HA6019 Research Methods and Sources for Global Gallery Studies (10 credits)
HA6023 Cultural Institutions in Practice (10 credits)
HA6024 Global Contemporary Art (10 credits)
HA6025 Global Galleries Fieldwork (5 credits)
HA6026 Global Galleries: History, Theory and Practice (10 credits)
HA6027 Project-Led Gallery Internship (10 credits)

Part II
HA6028 Research Dissertation in Global Gallery Studies (30 credits)

Part-Time option:

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Year 1: Part I
DH6004 Conceptual Introduction to Digital Arts and Humanities (5 credits)
HA6019 Research Methods and Sources for Global Gallery Studies (10 credits)
HA6023 Cultural Institutions in Practice (10 credits)
HA6024 Global Contemporary Art (10 credits)
HA6026 Global Galleries: History, Theory and Practice (10 credits)

Year 2: Part I
HA6025 Global Galleries Fieldwork (5 credits)
HA6027 Project-Led Gallery Internship (10 credits)

Year 2: Part II
HA6028 Research Dissertation in Global Gallery Studies (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Postgraduate Diploma in Global Gallery Studies
Candidates who pass Part I (60 credits) and who choose not to progress to the dissertation or who fail, or fail to submit, the dissertation, may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Gallery Studies.  

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Global Gallery Studies (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of gallery theory and practice in a global context;
• Acquire further experience of practices in the contemporary gallery;
• Define the role of the contemporary gallery in global societies;
• Identify and cogently discuss current issues in the field; 
• Develop a critical awareness of fine art objects as they cross geographical borders and cultural traditions;
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of various ethical issues related to global gallery studies. 
• Create a personal digital portfolio of critical writing and curation.
• Formulate coherent proposals for original scholarly research according to postgraduate standards;
• Engage in original research in Global Gallery Studies that is of a publishable standard;
• Articulate findings and communicate judgements cogently and coherently in a variety of oral and written forms and settings.
• Interact and communicate with other students in an interdisciplinary setting.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Global Gallery Studies (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

• Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of gallery theory and practice in a global context;
• Acquire further experience of practices in the contemporary gallery;
• Develop a critical awareness of fine art objects as they cross geographical borders and cultural traditions;
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of various ethical issues related to global gallery studies. 
• Create a personal digital portfolio of critical writing and curation.
• Define the role of the contemporary gallery in global societies;
• Articulate findings and communicate judgements cogently and coherently in a variety of oral and written forms and settings.
• Interact and communicate with other students in an interdisciplinary setting.