Study HDip in Arts in History of Art at University College Cork in Ireland, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our Higher Diploma History of Art course is for those who already have a degree, preferably in the Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study art history intensively over one (full-time) or two (part-time) academic years.This HDip is ideal for individuals who:have an active interest in the history of art but do not already possess a degree in the disciplineare currently employed in some branch of the arts and wish to obtain an academic qualification in the arearequire a conversion course to apply for graduate study in art history such as the taught MA Art History or the MRes/MPhil/PhD research degrees at UCC. (Note that completion of the HDip does not guarantee a place on a graduate course.)

Which department am I in?

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€18,130.00 (US$ 19,430) per year

On Campus Accommodation - €700 - €900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCC Campus

College Road,

Cork,

T12 K8AF, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

It is intended for those who already have a 3- or 4-year primary degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study the subject History of Art intensively over one academic year. The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to Honours Degree level previously.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.