Master in Creative Practice

Located in Ireland, Atlantic Technological University is a dynamic college that offers many advantages for international students. You will find a supportive community, excellent applied learning, and teaching environments that reflect the real needs of businesses and professions in the region. With a strong focus on innovation, ATU provides opportunities for you to make significant contributions to society.

ATU offers 179 programs, covering many subjects, including engineering, business, and medicine. Specifically, the college focuses on applied learning and research environments that cater to the needs of local industries. You can expect to learn from experienced faculty and engage with different departments, all while improving your English language skills.

In Ireland, you will experience a unique cultural setting with many activities to enjoy. You will be part of a community of 19,000 students, including 4,000 international students, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. The campus provides modern facilities, and the surrounding city offers many benefits, from historic landmarks to modern amenities, making it an ideal location for you to thrive and succeed.

You will spend each week in a shared studio environment, alternating between collaborative workshops, independent studio work and research seminars. Friday sessions on campus bring together writers, designers, performers and architects to critique each other's projects, develop new ideas and prepare public showcases. Supervision meetings and peer reviews guide the evolution of your practice throughout the year. You will spend 60 credits developing your own creative practice under expert supervision. The programme engages with fundamental questions of how artistic practice can interrogate space, narrative and material culture. It offers a research-led route ending in a dissertation or a practice-led route that combines substantial creative output with concise analytical writing, allowing you to deepen both the making and the thinking behind your work.