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Explore the undergraduate degrees offered by the departments and programs within the Division of Arts and Humanities
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Students
UC San Diego Division of Arts and Humanities helps students make sense of the world
Prospective and Current Students
Why major in the
Arts and Humanities
A message to undergraduates 
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PATH is a collaborative program with the San Diego Community College District to help provide guidance to transfer students
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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.
The Division At a Glance
- 1,540 undergraduates
- 435 Ph.D. and MFA graduate students
- 100 + undergraduate majors and graduate programs
- 373 academic, instructional and research faculty
- 23,000 alumni
New Faculty 2020-2021
The 12 incoming faculty members in the Division of Arts and Humanities for the academic year 2020 - 2021 give advice to students to find success in their studies
News from the Division
Arts and Humanities Moments
Stay up to date with the latest accomplishments, news and events from the Division of Arts and Humanities through our digital magazine.
The Division in the News
Over 2,000 years ago, a losing politician incited his followers to riot. It ended in death, destruction and civil war, writes Edward Watts of History
Literature's Kazim Ali discusses the divine in art, the sound of poetry, the fundamental oneness of human life and a shared love of music.
“Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!” — a filmed play by Theatre and Dance student Vivian Barnes — was selected by New York Times critics
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.