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MA/MS in Museology/Museum Studies

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas, United States•QS 2027 #515 =

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MA/MS in Museology/Museum Studies at University of Kansas in Lawrence, United States is a master's degree in Liberal Arts programme. It carries 36.0 credits (credit hours).

Also offered as: Postgraduate Certificate

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Liberal Arts
Credits: 36.0 (credit hours)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: catalog.ku.edu ·

Program details

Overview

This museum studies master's degree requires 36 graduate credit hours. All entrants begin with the museum studies core, then design an individual, multidisciplinary plan with advisors. Coursework includes professional topics such as handling collections, teaching in museums, designing exhibits, and administration, plus topical courses in fields such as history, anthropology, and art history, with access to several museums on campus. Candidates should consult the catalog entry for the course structure, thesis or non-thesis options, and the steps of the application. The sponsoring department and the KU graduate office can answer questions about funding, advising, and student support. Applicants who studied abroad may need their credentials evaluated for equivalence with American degrees, and requirements may change from one catalog year to the next, so current departmental guidance is worth confirming before applying. The catalog entry is the official source for the most current wording.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Official transcripts proving a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, plus proof of English proficiency for applicants who are not native or native-like speakers of English.

About University of Kansas

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1865
Students: 31,464
QS rank: #515 =
Programs: 374
Location: Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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