Program Overview
The History at University of California Santa Barbara is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Barbara, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- World History
- Western Civilization
- Introduction to History of Latin America
- Historical Investigations: Methods and Skils
- he American People
- Survey of African History
- East Asian Civilization
- Technology in Modern American History
- Directed Readings in Medieval History
- Society and Nature in the Middle Ages
- The Crusades in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Renaissance Italy, 1300 to 1550
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application
- In the Degree Program section of the online application, in ORDER of PREFERENCE, indicate your area(s) of research interest from the following list: Africa, Ancient History, Cold War Studies and International History*, Comparative Gender History*, Comparative Race and Ethnicity*, Early Modern Europe, East Asia, History of Public Policy, History of Science, Latin America, Medieval Europe, Middle East, Modern Europe, Public History, United States, World History* (*Note: Cold War Studies and International History, Comparative Gender History, Comparative Race and Ethnicity, and World History are offered only as a third field, and not as a possible first or second field)
- Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
- GRE General test scores
- TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT), Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (if applicable for international applicants)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted in the online application)
- Writing Sample (submitted in the online application)
- Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Barbara directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara, United States
University of California, Santa Barbara is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English