Why choose the Bass School?
At the Bass School, the arts, humanities and emerging technologies are integrated into everything we do. Here, you’ll imagine, invent and experiment in learning spaces that expand your artistic possibilities and creative practice, while deepening your scholarly knowledge.
The Bass School’s graduate degree programs have these advantages:
- Carefully designed curricula taught by nationally recognized and award-winning scholars and creative practitioners
- Small graduate seminars that provide a high level of engagement between faculty and students
- High-quality, hands-on advising and mentorship
- An exciting and supportive intellectual community and an environment that inspires collaboration
- Financial support and professional training for Teaching Assistants
- Demonstrated success in preparing graduates for careers in academia as well as the non-profit and for-profit business sectors
Requirements by Degree
Fast Track
The Bass School Fast Track Program offers a path for qualified Bass School undergraduates to begin work on a master’s degree before graduation.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Discover the scholarships, fellowships and awards available to Bass School graduate students.
Teaching Assistantships
Teaching assistants support the educational mission of the school and gain valuable experience by assisting faculty members with instruction in undergraduate courses, developing and teaching their own courses, and by supporting research centers within the school. Teaching assistantships normally carry a monthly stipend, a scholarship to cover tuition and fees, and student health insurance.
Centers, Labs and Studios
Our centers, labs and studios serve as dynamic hubs for innovation, research and creativity. These spaces are designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, where students and faculty converge to push the boundaries of current knowledge and expression. From cutting-edge research and hands-on projects in history, translation, emerging technologies and more, our centers, labs and studios provide the resources needed to research, practice, experiment, create and excel.
Steps to Graduate Enrollment
- Explore our graduate programs.
- Prepare your application materials.
- Apply.
- Check the status of your application and the items required for admission by logging in to your Applicant Center.
- As a new graduate student, we encourage you to view additional steps you may need to take before you register for your first day of class.
Meet with Our Academic Advisors
Pursuing graduate studies is a big step. We are here to support you along the way. Our advisors can help you explore our programs, answer your questions and guide you through the admission process. They are available for one-on-one meetings, both in-person and virtually, to discuss your academic interests and career goals.