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Global Studies - MA

University of California Santa Barbara
Isla Vista , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
International Relations | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Global Studies - MA

General Program Information

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Studies is a terminal two-year degree, which provides students with a practice-oriented, interdisciplinary academic foundation for work in or further study of globalization, global development, global cultures, political economy, and human rights.


Program Description

During their first three quarters on campus, students become familiar with global studies debates, learn research skills, and define questions. The summer/fall quarter after the first year is typically spent abroad and/or in field research. This period may combine research and an internship, and provides the foundation for the M.A. thesis which students complete in their final two quarters. The thesis is an extended analysis of a global problem and ways to address it, either in theory or as part of the work of an organization, including humanitarian, activist, business, or government organizations.


Program Type

  • Master's Degree

Featured Courses

  • GLOBL223 - Global Governance, Human Rights, and Civil Society
  • GLOBL236 - The Global Economy
  • GLOBL221 - Global Political Economy, Development, and Environment

Graduate and Professional Pathways

  • Academia
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • K-12 education
  • Law
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Top Employers

  • Palestinian American Community Center
  • Blackbird.AI
  • The Asia Foundation

Program Highlights

  • We provide 3-6 months of research funding for your M.A. thesis.
  • We offer a monthly practicum to plan research, meet faculty, and get advice from alumni.
  • Our Department organizes a weekly Colloquium to hear research talks from experts in the field.

Related Disciplines

  • Areas of Specialization:
    • Global Political Economy, Development, and Environment
    • Global Culture, Ideology, and History
    • Global Governance, Human Rights, and Civil Society
  • Related Programs:
    • Sociology
    • Political Science
    • Environmental Studies
    • Religious Studies
    • History
    • Economics

Associated Interests

  • Globalization
  • Human rights
  • Climate change
  • Migration and refugees
  • Global political economy
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