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Tuition USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MPS
Delivery On-campus
Location Minnesota, U.S.
Language English

Program Overview

The Arts and Cultural Leadership at University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a MPS programme in Arts & Design, 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 Arts and Cultural Leadership 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Minneapolis, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Arts and Cultural Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
To be admitted, students must have a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution or its foreign equivalent.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
At least 3 years of professional, volunteer, and/or advocacy work in the arts and cultural field is required. Factors of academic preparation, relevant experience, evidence of readiness and maturity, writing ability, and reasons for seeking the degree will be taken into account as part of the admissions review. GRE scores may be submitted, but are not required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,168 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Minnesota Twin Cities 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 University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minnesota, U.S.

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the flagship institution of the...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English