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Bachelor of Museums, Archives, And Public History
- Rochester, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A public history degree built around required internships.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge in Museums
- Archives
- And Public History. Apply discipline-specific methods and practical skills to academic and professional contexts. Communicate ideas and solutions effectively.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Program Officer
- Policy Assistant
- Community Services Coordinator
Curriculum
- Public history major combining historical study from experts with a required 12 credit hours of internship
- In the region
- Across the country or abroad (a Washington
- D.C. Semester is popular). Courses in museums and archives are taught by practising professionals
- Dual majors are encouraged.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion (first-year) or university study (transfer)
- Credential evaluation by TEC or a NACES member with minimum GPA 2.75
- 1-3 Recommendation letters in English
- Writing sample
- SAT/ACT optional
- English test score
- Declaration of Finances.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (first-year) or university study (transfer), International credential evaluation by TEC or a NACES member, 1-3 Recommendation letters in English, Writing sample, SAT/ACT optional.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 56-65
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Identification Document
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Financial Documents For International Study
- Additional Program Materials If Required.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Museums
- Archives
- Public History. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts and identification documents. Submit proof of English proficiency where required. Pay the application fee. Submit any program-specific materials if required. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,680 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $4,550 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus (4245 East Avenue, Rochester) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, And Education |
| Department | Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,680 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $4,550 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,392 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 56-65.

