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11 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Ireland

There are 11 Arts, Design & Architecture programs in Ireland, spread across 5 universities — most run 1 year. Courses from University College Dublin, University of Galway and Technological University Dublin come first, because those universities rank highest.

5Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Children’s Studies)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Children’s Studies) through the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students study Children’s Stu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
6Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (History)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (History) at University of Galway is a four-year degree that covers History alongside two other Arts subjects. In Year One, students study History wi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
7Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) lets you shape your degree from 23 subjects across 7 subject groups. In Year One, you select three subjects from t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years (4 yrs: BA International)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
9Master's Degree
GM Galway Mayo Institute of Technology logo
#12 in Ireland Ireland

3D Design for Emerging Technologies

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology — The Master's degree in 3D Design for Emerging Technologies at the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary 3D design methodo...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
10Master's Degree
GM Galway Mayo Institute of Technology logo
#12 in Ireland Ireland

3D Modelling and Animation

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology — The Master's Degree in 3D Modelling and Animation at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology offers an immersive learning experience designed to equip students with the techn...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #118 (University College Dublin) to #273 (University of Galway); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College Dublin has the largest research record in this group, with 7,027,348 citations and an h-index of 666. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 5 bachelor's, 2 diploma and 2 master's. The usual length is 1 year and 4 years. 73% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Galway Mayo Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Arts, Design & Architecture in Ireland?

University College Dublin (QS World #118), University of Galway (QS World #273) and Technological University Dublin (#10 in Ireland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Arts, Design & Architecture in Ireland?

Of those with published fees, University of Galway is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Ireland?

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, with 3, ahead of University of Galway (3).

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