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University of California, Santa Barbara

Department of Global Studies

Santa Barbara, CA

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Overview

Department of Global Studies / 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

Degree Number 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

Degree Requirement
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
34%

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

Exam Details
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

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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
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study

Student Body

19
Total Graduate Students
36%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 5.26%
Black or African American 5.26%
White or Caucasian 52%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races Not Reported
Unknown 0%

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
Contact Prof. Eve Darian-Smith
Chair
Email: darian@global.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-4299
Fax: 805-893-8003

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