Program Overview
The Art and Museum Studies at Georgetown University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art and Museum Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 51,041 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 51,041 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Museum Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Museum Studies Foundations
- Museum Practice Workshop
- Museum Education and Interpretation
- Curatorial Practice
- Early American Material Culture
- Ideas of Realism
- Modern Art in Asia
- Russian Avant-Garde Art
- Washington Art Collections
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application Form
- Application Fee
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- 3 Recommendations
- Entrance Examination Requirements - Official Test Results\n(GRE)
- Foreign Applicant Entrance Examination (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Official Transcripts of Academic Coursework and Degrees\nEarned
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 51,041 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 51,041 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 51,041 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 51,041 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georgetown University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Washington, United States
private university in Washington, D.C., United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
