Arts Offerings

Pursue your interests in the arts, whether it’s exploring music, drama, film, art, creative writing, museum studies, architecture, or managing an arts organization.

The arts are an essential part of learning at Harvard University, growing in importance each year as a University task force works to expand the arts offerings (read more about it in a letter by University president Drew Faust).

What we offer

Learn from experienced artists, designers, scholars, professionals, and musicians from Harvard, as well as from area colleges, galleries, and museums. We offer the following opportunities:

• Courses
• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees

Courses

You can choose from a number of courses available in the arts, including:

• Creative writing
• Dramatic arts
• History of art and architecture
• Museum studies
• Music
• Studio arts and film

Search the full range of courses in the arts that we offer by using the course search.

Degrees

The Extension School also offers degree programs that can help you gain a better understanding of the arts, change your career, or explore a new industry.

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in:
  • Dramatic arts
  • History of art and architecture
  • Studio arts and film
• Master’s degree in the liberal arts with a concentration in:
  • Dramatic arts
  • Literature and creative writing
  • Visual arts
• Master’s degrees in the following professional fields:
  • Information technology, specializing in digital media arts and instructional design
  • Museum studies

Degree candidate perks

As an Extension School degree candidate with a Harvard ID card, you also have access to some of the world’s best art galleries, museums, and libraries to complete your research. See Degree Candidate Privileges for more information.