Program Overview
The MA in Global Gallery Studies at University College Cork is a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time program that prepares students for careers in the gallery sector and other fine arts institutions. The program emphasizes both theoretical and practical learning, with modules covering research methods, gallery practices, global art, and an international fieldwork experience. Students also complete a research dissertation and a project-led internship at a prominent fine art gallery.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA in Global Gallery Studies (MAGGS) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program offered by the History of Art department at University College Cork (UCC) in association with The Glucksman art gallery and the Department of Digital Arts & Humanities. It aims to prepare students for careers in the gallery sector and/or fine arts institutions in Ireland and abroad. The program emphasizes learning in both theoretical and real-world realms. It explores the term "global" both theoretically and geographically, investigating various galleries, art, and curatorial practices from countries and regions around the world.
Outline:
- HA6019: Research Methods & Sources for Global Gallery Studies (10 Credits): This module equips students with the necessary research skills and knowledge of sources relevant to global gallery studies.
- HA6023: Cultural Institutions in Practice (10 Credits): This module explores the practical aspects of cultural institutions, including their management, funding, and programming.
- HA6024: Global Contemporary Art (10 Credits): This module examines contemporary art practices from a global perspective, focusing on diverse geographical regions and cultural traditions.
- HA6025: Global Galleries Fieldwork (5 Credits): This module involves a one-week group international fieldwork experience led by a faculty member. Fieldwork locations can include the United Arab Emirates, China, USA, or various European countries.
- HA6026: Global Galleries: History, Theory and Practice (10 Credits): This module delves into the history, theory, and practice of global galleries, exploring their evolution and contemporary trends.
- HA6027: Project-Led Gallery Internship (10 Credits): This module involves a four-week project-led internship at a prominent fine art gallery in Ireland or internationally. Students learn aspects of gallery practice and work on a specific project. The module includes taught workshops in Semesters 1 & 2, and internships commence towards the end of Semester 2 (March/April). History of Art arranges all internships for MA GGS students.
Part II:
- HA6028: Research Dissertation in Global Gallery Studies (30 Credits): Students write a 15,000-word research dissertation on an approved topic of their choice relevant to Global Galleries Studies. The main period for dissertation work is June to September.
Assessment:
The taught modules are assessed through continuous assessment, using a combination of presentations, essays, and projects. The work placements are assessed by a Placement Report Portfolio, while the dissertation requires the submission of a 15,000-word written dissertation.
Teaching:
The program is taught by established expert practitioners, including faculty from the History of Art department, the Department of Digital Arts & Humanities, and The Glucksman art gallery. The program also features numerous guest lectures delivered by national and international gallery practitioners, including curators of exhibitions, curators of engagement and learning, curators of gallery talks and public programs, artist representatives, artists, art critics, art collectors, and/or gallery directors.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the gallery sector and/or fine arts institutions, including:
- Administrator/Gallery Assistant
- Creative Industries
- Critical Writing
- Cultural Tourism
- Curator of Online Collections
- Development Officer
- Editorial Departments
- Exhibitions Curator
- Gallery/Art Consultancy
- Global Outreach Officer
- Heritage and the Arts
- Programmes and Education Curator/Officer
- Research in the Arts
Other:
The program emphasizes the connection between students, learning, research, and leadership through its vision for a Connected University. It also includes a scholarship to cover select international fieldwork travel expenses incurred during the Global Galleries Fieldwork module (HA6025). The program has a genuine global emphasis that embraces global gallery culture beyond Europe and America and includes the United Arab Emirates and China.
Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2024/2025 Deposits If your course requires a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second-semester fee payment in January. Fee payment Fees are payable in two equal instalments. First payment is at registration and the balance usually by the end of January. page. Any questions?
