Program Overview
The Museum Studies at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a MSc 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 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 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 266 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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 Museum Studies
- Museum Education
- Exhibit Planning and Design
- Collections Care and Management
- Museum Colloquium
- Museum Administration
- Museums and Technology
- Museums and Audiences
- Museum Ethics
- Current Topics in Museum Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
1) Graduate Online Admissions Application & pay the application fee
2) On-line application personal statement please address the following three items and include headings in your response:
- Statement of purpose (400 words): Explain your educational and career objectives and how this relates specifically to the IUPUI program; what do you intend to study here and why? Why is this the right program for you?
- Professional Practice (250 words): Propose a research question that is based on an experience you\xc2\x92ve had as a museum employee, intern, or volunteer. Why does the question interest you and how might you go about studying it? What kind of questions of professional practice are you interested in exploring?
- Personal endorsement (250 words): Briefly describe why you think we should admit you to the program. Why are you interesting? Why are you the right fit for IUPUI?
3) Current CV or Resume (To be uploaded along with your personal statement)
4) Three letters of reference at least one of which should be from a person who can speak to your academic record.
5) Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities you have attended. We do not require a transcript from IUPUI or IU Bloomington since we can access them electronically.
6) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 266 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 266 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months