Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies (BAMS) program from The University of Tampa focuses on teaching practical museum skills and didactic knowledge for hands-on positions, such as registrar, preparator, and archives technician, alongside what’s needed for administrative and research positions in curatorial and related departments.

Why Museum Studies?

Museum professionals are

problem-solvers,

innovators,

initiators,

storytellers,

forensic investigators,

communicators

and are driven to inspire interest in all areas of cultural heritage: artistic, historical and scientific.

They understand collections (physically and intrinsically), audiences (physical experience and intellectual engagement) and how to tell stories by developing immersive, mesmerizing and captivating narrative displays that inspire curiosity and interest-driven investigation in visitors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art History (Global Pre-Modern, Modern and Contemporary)
Museum/ Nonprofit Administration
Curatorial Practices
Collection Management
Exhibition Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications for spring entry are evaluated on a rolling basis until the class is full. Applying early is encouraged.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Museum Studies View 41 other Bachelors in Museum Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English
Essay written in English.
A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

32096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32096 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32096 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

32096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32096 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Tampa

1122 - 1951 USD /month

Living costs

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