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37 Master's degrees offered by the university
Education - Teacher Education
The Education - Teacher Education programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a full-time, one-year M.Ed. degree. This intensive course combines academic study with concurrent student teaching, allowing students to earn California State Teaching Credentials while gaining essential practical classroom experience.
Earth Science
The Earth Science programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus course focuses on high-level research and extensive field experience. Students engage with diverse geological specialisations to prepare for professional roles in the global scientific community.
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced doctoral training in world cultures and literary theory. This full-time M.A./Ph.D. track requires proficiency in multiple languages, preparing scholars for global careers through rigorous research and interdisciplinary study.
Theater Studies
The Theater Studies programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts and performance. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in theatre history and practice, delivered on-campus at this prestigious institution.
Spanish and Portuguese
The Spanish and Portuguese programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced Ph.D. tracks in linguistics and literature. This full-time, on-campus course provides M.A./Ph.D. and Ph.D.-only pathways, ensuring a comprehensive academic journey for scholars within a world-class research organisation.
Political Science
The Political Science programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of power, governance, and public policy. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with the analytical tools to understand global political systems and prepares them for diverse professional paths.
Religious Studies
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara is nationally and internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading centers for the analytic study of religion and is renowned for its cross-cultural and multidisciplinary approach to the study of religions.
Statistics
Our department offers a Masters Degree in Statistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara that prepares students for employment in a wide variety of fields including insurance, pharmaceuticals, consulting, and government.
Global Studies
Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding globalization as a multidimensional, multi-level and historical process.
Media Arts and Technology
The Media Arts and Technology programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus course integrates engineering with creative arts. It is designed for ambitious students with backgrounds in science or music who wish to pursue advanced intermedia research.
English
The English programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced MA and PhD tracks. This full-time, on-campus course focuses on literary scholarship and theory. Students engage in deep textual analysis and research within a supportive academic community at a world-renowned research institution.
Chemistry
The Chemistry programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus course provides students with access to world-class research facilities and expert faculty. It is designed for those seeking to master modern chemical sciences in a high-ranking academic environment.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a comprehensive M.A./Ph.D. track. This full-time, on-campus course offers advanced research training in human culture and biology. Students benefit from high national visibility and expert faculty guidance throughout their graduate studies.
Computer Science
The Computer Science programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus course focuses on research and foundations in computing. Students engage with world-renowned faculty in a dynamic environment designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders.
Art
The Art programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a two-year, full-time MFA degree designed for aspiring professional artists. This theory-based course promotes cross-disciplinary production within a cultural studies context, allowing students to develop a sophisticated studio practice and a written thesis.
History of Art and Architecture
The History of Art and Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a comprehensive graduate programme offering MA and PhD tracks. This full-time course focuses on diverse global periods and media. Students benefit from extensive research facilities and museum resources at the prestigious California campus.
Marine Science
The Marine Science programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers an interdisciplinary approach to oceanography and aquatic biology. This full-time course provides students with a deep understanding of marine ecosystems and physical processes, leveraging the university's coastal location for research.
Materials
The Materials programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers an elite academic environment for advanced scientific research. This full-time degree focuses on the intersection of chemistry and engineering. Students benefit from world-class facilities and a rigorous curriculum designed for future innovators.
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
The Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers an intensive full-time learning experience. This degree focuses on the fundamental mechanisms of life, providing students with a robust scientific foundation within a world-class research organisation.
Mathematics
The Mathematics programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced training across pure and applied disciplines. This full-time graduate course provides pathways for M.A. and Ph.D. students to engage in high-level research, mathematical education, and computational science within a world-class academic setting.