Overview

Museums and Digital Culture prepare graduates at Pratt Institute with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in this rapidly changing field and the ability to engage with today’s diverse and connected global audiences.

Students at Museums and Digital Culture at Pratt Institute will:

Analyze and articulate the role and function of information and digital technologies in shaping the evolving social role and practice of museums and related cultural heritage institutions.

Describe and manage analog and digital information and collections to increase the inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability of cultural heritage.

Select and effectively employ digital technology to enhance museum and cultural heritage services that inform and engage diverse communities.

Investigate information environments and audience needs, behaviors, and experiences through appropriate research methods and data analysis.

Engage with relevant ethical, technical, and practical issues and construct a strong professional identity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art Documentation

Linked Open Data for Libraries, Archives & Museums

Visual Resources Management

Digital Asset and Media Management

Art Collections: Research & Documentation

Conservation & Preservation

Photography Collections

Projects in Digital Archives

Projects in Rare Books & Digitization

Projects in Moving Image & Sound Archives

Digital Asset Management

Information Policy and Politics

Content Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-16 00:00:00

More details

Spring deadline is a priority one.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Art History Museum Studies View 807 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. Applicants must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level. Applicants are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession.

Official transcripts of all previous postsecondary education;

A statement of purpose describing interest in the program and personal goals;

A current resume/CV; and

Request two letters of recommendation online from academic or professional sources

Tuition Fee

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International

19332 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19332 USD per year during 24 months.
National

19332 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19332 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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