The Global Studies program at The University of California Santa Barbara invites qualified graduate students to apply for its PhD in Global Studies. This program is the first within a Tier-1 Research University in the country. During the first year of this program, students will engage in graduate-level seminars in global studies, and progress in the second year to electives within the department or across campus.

The program takes under six years to complete and provides exceptionally engaged students with the opportunity to tackle complex global issues such as the global political economy, the environment, global culture, religion, and human rights, in an effort to find solutions for those issues. Students will select a primary and secondary specialization upon which to target their coursework. The program is widely interdisciplinary, allowing students to work closely with instructors from all around campus. A field studies component, second language acquisition, and the successful completion of a dissertation are also required components. This degree prepares qualified students for top-ranked careers in academics, research institutions, and within both the private and public sectors. All courses must be passed with a grade of B or better. Students who have completed prior coursework at a comparable Research I Institution may be awarded course credit.

Interested students should apply by December 15th for full consideration. Applicants may only be admitted during the fall semester. To apply, students should submit an online application with the graduate division, transcripts, a resume, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, a $105 application fee, and a research writing sample. Additionally, students must write a statement of purpose which explains the global problems they are interested in studying, along with a detailed research agenda. Accepted students will be notified of their status in a timely manner. For more details, interested students can contact the Graduate Program Advisor, Erika Klukovich, at (805) 893-4668.

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