Program Overview
The Digital Curation at Johns Hopkins University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities, 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 Digital Curation 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 4,085 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Curation 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
- Digital Preservation
- Foundations of Digital Curation
- Managing Digital Information in Museums
- Internship\xa0\x96 consisting of at least 120 hours of supervised field experience, plus an analytical term paper or project (repeatable once as an elective). The internship is taken after completing at least two of the following core courses: Digital Preservation, Foundations of Digital Curation, or Managing Digital Information in Museums.
- Final Research Paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
- Individuals with a master\xc2\x92s degree in museum studies or other relevant field
- Students currently enrolled in the JHU museum studies master\xc2\x92s program (a separate application to the certificate program is required; no more than two courses, from a list of designated courses, may be applied to both the master\xc2\x92s degree and the certificate)
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (work experience will also be considered)
- Individuals who have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree and meet the GPA requirement but lack the necessary work experience may apply to the dual Museum Studies/Digital Curation Certificate program.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,085 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 4,085 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
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