MA in History of Design and Curatorial Studies in New York United States | The New School

The New School | New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 42,609
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This esteemed master's program, offered jointly by Parsons and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, takes an object-centered, hands-on approach to exploring curatorial studies and decorative arts/design from the Renaissance era through today. For over three decades based at Cooper Hewitt - America's sole museum dedicated solely to historical and modern design - the program provides direct access to the museum's collections and staff including curators, conservators, and educators.
Program alumni secure positions at renowned global institutions across nonprofit, commercial, cultural, and academic sectors. Graduates fill specialized and leadership roles in auction houses, museums, and historic properties, venture into areas like arts criticism, journalism, consulting, digital commerce, and higher education, or continue their academic pursuits through advanced degrees.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Complete a Statement of Purpose
Each academic program and admission committee has developed a program-specific Statement of Purpose prompt. This required application item customarily provides the opportunity for you to indicate your reasons for applying to your program of interest, the ways in which you plan to contribute to the program, The New School, and beyond, and your academic and professional goals. Please begin your application to review the program-specific prompt established by your admission committee.
Submit Your R'sum
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.

All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:

TOEFL iBT92
IELTS7.0

Tuition USD 42,609
New York City, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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