Overview

The Costume Studies MA program at New York University focuses on fashion as a significant and vital cultural product. With a core of courses on the history of fashion and textiles, the curriculum emphasizes research and analysis of the fascinating phenomenon of dress. Not limited to the study of garments, Costume Studies extends the term “fashion” to all aspects of appearance as students are encouraged to consider recent developments in the light of what they learn about the past.

Your experience and individual research will be enhanced by access to NYU’s specialist faculty, world-class research facilities and the rich offerings of New York’s museums, galleries, auction houses, and other institutions.

Careers

There are many options available for those who graduate with an MA in this rapidly expanding field, such as:

Curators, collection managers, and exhibition consultants
Museum administrators
Collection managers and exhibition consultants
Auction house specialists
Private dealers and appraisers
Archivists and historical researchers
Educators, writers, journalists, critics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature & Methodology of Costume Studies

History of Costume

History of Textiles: The Material of Fashion

History of Fashion Photography

History of Textiles: The Modern Era

Dress in World Cultures

Costume Conservation and Display

History of Costume: Contemporary Dress

Contemporary Design Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 581 other Masters in Design in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Résumé/CV

Statement of Purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Proficiency in English

Personal Interview - A personal interview is required for qualifying students living in or close to New York City. For qualifying students living outside the metropolitan area, a telephone interview is required. The program office will notify you if you are a qualifying student and an interview is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

37818 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

37818 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

37818 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit 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.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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