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37 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
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.
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.
History
The History programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced M.A. and Ph.D. tracks. This full-time, on-campus course provides rigorous research training and pedagogical development. Students gain versatile skills for academic and professional careers through diverse historical specialisations.
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.
Environmental Science & Management
The Environmental Science & Management programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers M.Sc. and PhD degrees. This full-time, on-campus study provides interdisciplinary training in natural sciences and policy. Students can choose from various specialisations to prepare for high-level professional careers.
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.
Philosophy
The study of Philosophy at University of California, Santa Barbara is oriented towards analytic philosophy.
Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers programs leading to the degrees of M.S. and Ph.D. with a specialization in any of the following six areas of research.
Applied Mathematics
The Applied Mathematics programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a postgraduate Master of Arts degree. This full-time course focuses on solving complex problems across various human endeavours. Students engage in rigorous training designed to expand the reach and clarity of modern mathematical thought.
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.
Technology Management
The Master of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara is an intensive one-year, full-time degree. Designed for early- and mid-career professionals, this STEM-designated programme equips students with essential tools to lead and innovate within today's fast-paced, tech-driven global industries.
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.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
The Electrical & Computer Engineering programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus course focuses on cutting-edge research and device fabrication. Students benefit from a world-class academic environment at a leading research institution.
Sociology
The Sociology programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive full-time undergraduate degree. This academic course provides students with a deep understanding of social structures and human behaviour. Based at the prestigious California campus, the curriculum focuses on rigorous research and theory.
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.