Department of Global Studies
Santa Barbara, CA
19
Students
Suburban
Setting
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University of California, Santa Barbara / Department of Global Studies is located in Santa Barbara, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Global culture, ideology, and religion | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Political economy, sustainable development, and the environment | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Global government, human rights, and civil society | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Political economy, sustainable development, and the environment | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Global culture, ideology, and religion | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Global government, human rights, and civil society |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE 1 Foreign Language Thesis Required 2 years of a second language |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Reading proficiency in at least one language other than English |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64
Applied
22
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
90
Application Fee - Domestic
110
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 2 years of a second language with minimum B grade in the final term, statement of purpose, resume or curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts (from all post-secondary institutions attended), writing sample (15-20 pages) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Statement of purpose, personal achievements/contributions statement, resume or curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, writing sample (15-20 pages) | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 94 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
19
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.26% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.26% |
| White or Caucasian | 52% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (36%)
Female (63%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (13)
Part-time (1)
Male (8)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 500,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
Social Sciences and Media Studies Building (SSMS), Room 2008
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7065
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7065
United States
Contact
Prof. Eve Darian-Smith
Chair
Email: darian@global.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-4299
Fax: 805-893-8003
Chair
Email: darian@global.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-4299
Fax: 805-893-8003