History Of Art And Architecture (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

The M.Phil. in History of Art and Architecture (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time) offers well-qualified graduates an opportunity to undertake advanced study in the history of art and architecture in Ireland. Course focus The course focuses on art and architecture in Ireland – this includes both Irish art and architecture and the international collections of art and material culture that are in Ireland. Departmental staff are leading experts in Irish art and architecture, hosting a world class centre in Irish art postgraduate research at TRIARC (Trinity Irish Arts Research Centre). The department also has broader expertise in areas including European painting and portraiture, architecture and urbanism, Islamic art, contemporary art and design, and Spanish art and architecture. There is a strong emphasis on direct engagement with works of art in public and private collections throughout the degree, including with the unique collections held by Trinity on campus and the world class collections and institutions with which we have close connections, such as the National Gallery, the Chester Beatty, and the Irish Architectural Archive. Visits to sites, buildings, archives, artist studios, collections and institutions are important features of many of the modules and are actively encouraged as part of the dissertation research. Career pathways The MPhil provides a strong foundation in art-historical skills, methodologies and approaches and helps prepare graduates for a wide variety of careers including in the gallery, museum and heritage sectors, libraries and archives, public policy and administration, teaching, media, public relations, publishing, and art practice. For those already working in these sectors, the course will enrich knowledge and skills, stimulate lateral thinking, and act as a spur to innovation. It also provides invaluable training in research for those planning to pursue a doctorate and/or career in research.