Is a general arts degree still fit for purpose?
That’s what arts degrees offer, and that’s why arts degrees are irreplaceable.”In his view, the drop off in interest in arts degrees in Ireland is down to the prohibitive cost of study. [ The Irish Times view on the future of the arts degree: Not ornamental but essentialOpens in new window ]“Secondly, the housing crisis. Bufacchi concludes: “An arts degree is invaluable, inestimable and priceless. “There will always be a general Arts degree,” he said. “If I had my time over, I would not choose to do a general arts degree,” she says.
Source: The Irish Times March 07, 2026 10:32 UTC
