Program Overview
The History with Concentration in Museum Studies at University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 with Concentration in 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 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History with Concentration in 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
- Museum and Historic Site Interpretation: Principles and Practice
- The Practice of Public History
- Community History Practicum
- Public History Capstone
- Internship
- Seminar in Historical Research and Writing
- Colloquia in American History
- History Museum Curatorship: Collections Management
- Museum Education
- Digital History
- History of the Decorative Arts
- History of American Landscapes and Architecture
- Historic Preservation: Principles and Practice
- Southern History and Southern Material Culture in a Museum Context
- Architectural Conservation
- History and Theories in Material Culture
- Field Methods in Preservation Technology
- Research Methods in Historical Archaeology
- Preservation Planning and Law
- Identification and Evaluation of the Historic Built Environment
- Special Problems in Anthropology
- Urban Planning
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
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 3 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).
- One official transcript from every college and university previously attended. If credit from one institution has been transferred to another, a transcript from the original institution is not required if the course titles and grades appear on the degree granting transcript. If an applicant is currently enrolled in a degree program and will not graduate prior to an admission deadline, transcripts should be provided that reflect courses in progress.
- Three letters of recommendation from former professors, employers, or persons well acquainted with the applicant\xc2\x92s academic potential.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months