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University of California, Santa Barbara
Overview
University of California, Santa Barbara / Department of Political Science is located in Santa Barbara, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts/Doctor of Philosophy (MA/PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test 1 Foreign Language Thesis Optional Comprehensive exam or field paper |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required 2 comprehensive exams or 1 exam and field paper |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69
Applied
32
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
90
Application Fee - Domestic
110
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
50
Total Graduate Students
30%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 42% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 12% |
Gender
Male (58%)
Female (42%)
Faculty
21
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 0
Male (10)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Mail Code 9420
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9420
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9420
United States
Contact
Prof. Benjamin J. Cohen
Professor
Email: bjcohen@polsci.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-8763
Fax: 805-893-3309
Professor
Email: bjcohen@polsci.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-8763
Fax: 805-893-3309
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