Arts & Humanities Grad Programs

There are variety of different types of programs we can discuss based on your specific interests. Below are a few examples based on industry. Keep in mind that each program and program type have unique applications.

Performing Arts & Entertainment

• Film/TV: American Pavilion / Cannes Film Festival; MA and MFA Programs in Writing, Directing or Producing

• Theater/Comedy: MA and MFA Programs in Playwriting, Directing and Production

• Music: MA in Music Performance, Film Scoring and Composition, or Music Production

Visual Arts & Museums

• MFA in Visual Arts or a PhD in Art History, Museum Studies, Curation, Heritage Management, Museum Administration

• Arts Management: Leadership in Cultural Institutions, Fundraising, Development and Arts Policy

Architecture and Urban Design

• Master of Architecture (MArch)

• Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

• Master of Urban Design (MUD)

• PhD in Architecture or Urban Planning

• PhD in SMArchS

Creative Writing

• MS, MFA in Fiction, Poetry, Playwriting

• Certificates in Screenwriting

Journalism

• MS-MA in Journalism, MFA in Literary Non-Fiction, or PhD in Communications

Meet with an adviser to get personalized support with the application process. Our team can advise you on:

• General Timelines and Requirements

• Crafting Your Application Statements

• Interviews and Making the Most of Your Graduate School Experience

• Building Out Your Grad School Application Tracker

• Application Material Reviews: Students seeking support with their personal statements or application essays can work with one of our dedicated CIAH advisers to craft their narrative and refine their statements.

• Check Out Our Grad School Toolkit Here

• Learn About Grad School Timelines

• UChicago Graduate Programs Fair

For more information, please contact Ben Waltzer at waltzer@uchicago.edu.