Welcome
Students
UC San Diego Division of Arts and Humanities helps students make sense of the world
Prospective and Current Students
Departments
and Programs
The division is home to the departments of History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theatre and Dance, and Visual Arts
Academics in the Division
Find your PATH
PATH is a collaborative program with the San Diego Community College District to help provide guidance to transfer students
How Does It Work?
Connect with Us
Our students’ fundamental education includes critical thinking, clear communication and creative expression
More About the DivisionFoundational. Transferable. Enduring.
- We teach students to think critically, express creatively and communicate clearly — skills favored by employers.
- We are listed among the top 23 in subject area rankings (U.S. News & World Report Global University Rankings).
- We help students make sense of the world and imagine the future.
Commencement
UC San Diego is proud to host former secretary of state Madeleine Albright as the All Campus Commencement keynote speaker. Watch live June 15 as she shares insight as a strong leader and dedicated public servant, inspiring graduates to create positive change.
Groundbreaking Institutes
The Institute of Arts and Humanities
Encompassing a broad range of methods, the institute generates and supports projects that help equip our community with the creativity, empathy and analysis for practicing a collaborative and more equitable human experience.
The Institute for Practical Ethics
As one of the signature initiatives of the division, the institute is formed as an interdisciplinary research unit within UC San Diego dedicated to the goal of creating socially responsible science and policy.
News from the Division
Breaking Down Barriers: Arts and Humanities transfer students shine in campus-wide McNair Program
Department of Philosophy distinguished lecture series brings timely—and ethical—discussion of immigration to campus
From Bob Marley to Che Guevara, historian Jeremy Prestholdt explains the changing faces of global figures
The Engine of Creative Innovation
Armed with foundational knowledge, transferable skills and enduring experience, Arts and Humanities graduates don’t just impact the workforce — they leave a dent. With your philanthropic support of the division, we can make waves for the greater good.
The Division in the News
The Campaign for UC San Diego
At the University of California San Diego, challenging convention is our most cherished tradition. The Campaign for UC San Diego is a $2 billion comprehensive fundraising effort to transform the student experience, our campus and ultimately the world. #GiveUCSD #ContinueTheNonTradition
