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Overview
About this Degree
The University of Kansas master’s degree in Museum Studies is a 36-credit-hour program built around 3 fundamental components – Foundational courses and experiences, Conceptual inquiry and application, and Professional specialization and expertise. Students who earn the M.A. in Museum Studies will have acquired mastery of the professional and conceptual dimensions of museums in the broadest sense, while also developing the specialized skills necessary for success in the field.
The Museum Studies Program’s core courses provide a foundation in the theories, history, techniques, and problems common to museums, historical agencies, and related institutions as well as the specialized operations of such institutions. Students also receive classroom and field training in methods and subject matter within their chosen professional specialty: Leadership and Management, Interpretation, Collections, and Community Connections. The Museum Studies Program also has well-established connections with academic disciplines such as American Studies, Anthropology, Geology, Art History, History, and Natural History, and students have many opportunities to take courses in those fields. Museum Studies graduates are well-equipped to undertake professional and leadership responsibilities in museums, historical agencies, and related institutions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Museum Studies Core
- Museum Professional Areas
- Museum Conceptual Domains
- Electives
- Museum Experience (Internship)
- Final Product & Examination
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Visual Arts Art History Museum Studies View 865 other Masters in Visual Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for admission to regular graduate status in the program, a student must hold a bachelor's degree and have earned at least a B (3.0) grade-point average in previous academic work. Acceptance in the program is determined by the Museum Studies Admissions Committee.
- A copy of your transcript, issued by the registrar’s office of the institution from which you have (or will have) earned your bachelor’s degree (and master’s degree, if applicable).
- Short essays
- Personal statement, 2 to 3 pages total, double-spaced.
- Three letters of recommendation
- A resume or curriculum vitae
OPTIONAL:
- GRE scores are NOT required. However, if you wish, you may submit your scores using University code 6871, Department code 5101.
- A sample of your written academic work (10 pages double-spaced maximum, please).
Tuition Fee
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International
23951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23951 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
9989 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9989 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lenexa
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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