MA in Museum Communication

What makes the MA in Museum Communication at UArts distinctive?
The Masters of Arts in Museum Communication degree develops your understanding of contemporary theory and practice focusing on the public affairs dimensions of museum work. These include:
-Museum public relations, media and external affairs
-Marketing and publications
-Membership and development
-Governance, record-keeping and collections management
-Internet initiatives
-Visitor services
-Visitor research

How will the Museum Communication degree enhance my museum career?
The program provides the skills, knowledge and practical training appropriate for:
• People wishing to enter the museum field
• Professionals who are looking to change industries and work at a museum
• Current museum employees who want advancement opportunities
• Museum volunteers seeking credentials to make the transition into professional museum work

What is the program comprised of?
• A three-semester academic course of study (15 weeks in each semester)
• A 12-week (240 hour) internship placement
• A written thesis and thesis defense
• Participation in lectures, seminars, workshops, and study visits
• All courses encourage visiting scholars and professionals to lecture and lead discussion groups
• Portfolio-based projects

What can I do with a degree in Museum Communication?UArts alumni with Museum Communication degrees work in a wide variety of fields, including: 
• Museums of anthropology, archaeology, fine art, history, natural history
• Science centers and zoos
• National parks  and arboretums
• Cultural arts organizations
• Government agencies
• Historical societies
• Historic sites and houses
• Private and corporate collections and foundations

What are the program’s admission requirements?
• BFA, BA or BS degree
• Demonstrated work experience in the museum field or in related institutions/consultancies, or discipline-based training

How can I learn more?
Please contact: Program Director Beth A. Twiss Houting at (215) 717-6640 or  btwisshouting@uarts.edu.




Erin Nagyfy’s strategy for Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum called for a collections plan and catalog system. Erin served as the collection manager for her exhibit team in Graduate Museum Project class.