Program Overview
The 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 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 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
- The Historiography Proseminar
- The Museum Foundation Course
- Research Methods
- Three Museum Studies elective courses
- The Museum Studies Internship
- Preparation of one regional or comparative field of study, and examination in that field (see requirements in the preceding description of History M.A.). A thesis is optional.
- Proven reading proficiency in at least one foreign language or mastery of a research methodology in another discipline
- The presentation of one research project drawn from coursework to the Graduate History Roundtable
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The applicant must submit the following documents:
Application Fee - The application fee of $75 is payable through the online application by credit card or e-check (drawn on a US bank).
Academic Records
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - The majority of our degree programs will require the GRE. To ensure timely score reporting, we suggest that you take the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline for your program.
Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English
Additional Requirements - Writing sample.
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
