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Master's in Museum Education at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Museum Education, offered by the Department of Education, is designed for those interested in pursuing careers in art, history, science, and children's museums. As a student in the program, you'll prepare to find your place at the cutting-edge of the interesting and varied field of museum education. We seek applicants who can bring new thinking and leadership to the field at a time when museums are increasingly focusing their resources on community engagement, civic issues, and global problems.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 2 years (full-time)/2-3 years (part-time) (33 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee.; Resume/CV.; Personal Statement: Elaborate on your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study at Tufts and your vision of becoming museum educator. Your personal statement should be a maximum of 2,500 words and single-spaced. Describe experiences, including inspiring individuals or events that motivated you to take this path.; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable.; Transcripts; Three Letters of Recommendation.; If you are a Connecticut College student and are interested in the Connecticut College/Tufts Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Combined Degree in Museum Education (BA/MA), please visit this page for more information about application requirements and deadlines.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years (full-time)/2-3 years (part-time) (33 credits)

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