Overview

The Human Rights and the Arts program at Bard College aims to stimulate new ways of thinking; develop new strategies for research, practice, and engagement; and incubate new relationships between activists, scholars, and artists. It offers students opportunities to explore the conceptual and practical perplexities of the encounter between human rights and the arts. In addition to flexible and rigorous graduate-level coursework, students are expected to successfully present a research-based academic thesis or artistic performance/installation as their capstone project.

Key Features

The program is designed for full time students to complete the degree in two years.

Students have considerable flexibility in designing their program in order to meet their academic and professional goals and interests

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of Interactive Art

Oral History, Archives, and Ethnography: Methods of Inquiry

Critical Perspectives on Human Rights

Who Is the Audience? Collaborations and Community-based Art

Human Rights and the Arts Survey

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose (800–1200 words)

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Sample of work that exemplifies your research, writing, or artistic practice.

Two (2) letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sourcesreferences.

Transcripts of all postsecondary academic work

Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28052 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28052 USD / year

≈ 28052 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28052 USD / year

≈ 28052 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Human Rights and the Arts.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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