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 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

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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).

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Tuition Fee

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International

18862 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 18862 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18862 USD/year

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In-State

7866 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 7866 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lenexa

900 - 1400 USD /month

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