Program Overview
The Art History and Museum Studies at Tufts University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 History 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Medford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History and Museum Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to the Art of Asia
- Introduction to Architecture
- Medieval Architecture
- Medieval Art in the Mediterranean: Pagans, Jews, Christians, Muslims
- Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
- The Latino Presence in Art & Visual Culture
- Theories and Methods in Art History
- Historiography & Methodology
- Museums and Cultural Property: Debating Art, Ownership and Value
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Reading knowledge of one foreign language upon entry
- Six semester courses in art history at the advanced (100 and above) level
- Historiography and Methodology (FAH101)
- At least two (2) seminars
- Five courses in museum studies, including a museum internship
- Comprehensive exam
- At least one semester TA or RA (subject to enrollments and funding)
- M.A. thesis, 2 Qualifying Papers (QP), or 1 QP and an additional AH seminar
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tufts 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 Tufts University
Tufts University
Massachusetts, United States
private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
