Overview

Designed for those hoping to work in art collection-related fields, the Art History and Museum Studies program of Tufts University, offered by the Department of the History of Art and Architecture, provides advanced qualifications in art history and a broad introduction to museum work. As a student in the program, you'll take courses in art history and museum studies simultaneously. With the consultation of a faculty advisor, you'll also complete independent research and either a thesis or two qualifying papers.

Career Paths:

After completing the degree, you will be well prepared for careers in museums, art galleries, art publishing, museum education, teaching, art libraries, visual resource collection, or auction houses. Some of our students go on to pursue a PhD degree and teach at the university level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art of Asia

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Impressionism & Post-Impressionism

The Latino Presence in Art & Visual Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Museum Studies View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application fee

Resume/CV

Personal statement

GRE scores are not required

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Transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

Writing sample: a recent writing sample of your best piece of writing

Reading knowledge of a foreign language

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33130 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33130 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

33130 USD / year

≈ 33130 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

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Career Paths:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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