Study MA / PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at University of California - Santa Barbara in the USA, College of Letters and Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MA/Ph.D. program is intended for students with only a BA who show outstanding potential for doctoral-level study. All MA/Ph.D. students complete the Master of Arts Degree in their first 2 years before advancing to doctoral studies, which is by invitation only. They will then take an additional year of courses before advancing to candidacy. A course of study designed with special rigor for exceptional students, the MA/Ph.D. program combines the requirements for both the M.A. and the Ph.D. programs. Consultation with the Graduate Advisor and/or the Graduate Program Assistant should take place frequently so that the student is on track to fulfill each and every requirement.

Which department am I in?

College of Letters and Science

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$29,118.00 per year

Book and Supplies – 1413

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara,

California,

93106, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program must hold a M.A. or M.F.A. degree from UC Santa Barbara or another accredited institution.

TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable).

Deadline: Fall Only: December 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.