- The MA in the history of decorative arts is offered in partnership with The Smithsonian Associates. It presents students with the challenge of integrating the history of the decorative arts into the study of art history and cultural studies as a whole. Students take courses in decorative arts, design history and theory, material culture, and museology.
- The program prepares students for employment at museums, historic organizations, and in the commercial art and design marketplace. It is also excellent preparation for a number of doctoral programs.
Event | End Date |
Priority Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Nov 1, 2023 |
Priority Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Mar 15, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fees | $42382 | $42382 |
Other Fees | $4508 | $4508 |
Total Fees | $46890 | $46890 |
Living Costs
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
Living Expenses | $15324 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution.
- Students required a 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work.
- Students are expected to have completed a degree in engineering, business, computer science, or information technology, with foundational competence in calculus, statistics, and computer programming.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
Scores Required
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
88 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
309 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
3 / 4
Minimum gpa
Class 12th GPA
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- Most students come to the United States on an F-1 visa, but students who are sponsored by the U.S. government, their home government, or another organization may be required to enter the United States on a J-1 Exchange Visitor's Visa. To be issued an immigration document (Form I-20 for F-1 status or Form DS2019 for J-1 status), students must prove they have sufficient financial support to cover their expenses while at Mason.
- International students outside the United States may use their immigration documentation to schedule a visa interview with the U.S. embassy or consulate nearest their place of residence and apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.