Overview
This History of Design and Curatorial Studies program of The New School offers practical and theoretical instruction in researching and displaying interiors and design objects such as furniture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and works in other media. New courses on curatorial studies and courses exploring the history of design in social and cultural context reflect the program’s broadened scope and relevance.
Future Opportunities
Students graduate prepared to join alumni who work in some of the world’s most prestigious nonprofit, commercial, cultural, and academic institutions. Graduates obtain specialist and management positions in auction houses, museums, and historic houses; enter fields such as criticism and journalism, consulting and e-commerce, and teaching; and pursue advanced study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Survey of Decorative Arts
- Proseminar
- Elective Curatorial/Museology
- Independent Study: Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Area & Cultural Studies Art History View 404 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the online application
- The application fee is $50. The fee is paid through the online application and is non-refundable
- Transcripts
- Résumé
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letters
- A minimum of two courses in art history or equivalent experience are encouraged
- Writing Sample (Optional)
- GRE scores (Optional)
- All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores
Tuition Fee
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International
51750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25875 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
National
51750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25875 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
- Per credit: 1,810 USD
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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