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Graduate Students
The School of Arts and Humanities offers unique academic opportunities for students pursuing a graduate degree. Whether you're a current or prospective graduate student, this page has information for you!
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS
Every year, more than 400 students participate in a graduate program within the School of Arts and Humanities... Why should you?
EXPLORE GRADUATE PROGRAMS BY DEPARTMENT
HISTORY
MASTER'S
- History:
- Concentrations in East Asian History, European History, History of Science, Jewish Studies, and History of the United States
- Jewish Studies (Interdisciplinary Program)
Ph.D.
- History:
- Concentrations in Ancient History, East Asian History, European History, History of Science, Latin American History, Middle Eastern History, United States History, Critical Gender Studies
- Science Studies (Interdisciplinary Program)
LITERATURE
MASTER'S
Ph.D.
- Literature
- Specialization in Critical Gender Studies
PHILOSOPHY
Ph.D.
- Philosophy:
- Areas of study include Epistemology and Metaphysics, Ethics and Social-Political Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind and Language, Philosophy of Science
- Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research
- Science Studies (Interdisciplinary Program)
- Cognitive Science (Interdisciplinary Program)
MUSIC
MASTER'S
- Music
- Emphasis in Performance
- Music:
- Emphasis in Composition, Computer Music, Integrative Studies, and Performance. Option to specialize in Critical Gender Studies.
THEATRE & DANCE
MASTER'S
- Acting
- Dance
- Directing
- Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic, Sound)
- Stage Management
- Playwriting
- Drama and Theatre
- Can specialize in Critical Gender Studies
VISUAL ARTS
MASTER'S
Ph.D.
- Art History, Theory and Criticism
- Concentration in Art Practice
- Specialization in Anthropogeny
- Specialization in Critical Gender Studies
- Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT CAMPUS HAS TO OFFER
CAMPUS FACILITIES IN A NUTSHELL
- Newly-renovated Geisel Library
- New Arts and Humanities building, housing all humanities departments
- Newly-renovated Mandeville Art Gallery
- Visual Arts galleries, fabrication shops, and labs.
- Theatre district shared with the La Jolla Playhouse (area undergoing renovation in 2023)
- World-class music and performance venues including Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, Conrad Prebys Music Center Recital Hall, and Mandeville Auditorium
- UC San Diego's Park & Market collaborative space downtown
- and more!
GET READY FOR GRAD SCHOOL
Visit the Graduate Division website for information on admission requirements, financial support, student resources and more!
CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS
Grad Travel Fund
The Dean of Arts and Humanities has established a travel fund for the purpose of supporting graduate student research.
RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
- Arts and Humanities Grad Student Travel Fund
- Graduate Student Internal Funding (calendar listing, PDF)
- Graduate Student External Funding (calendar listing, PDF)
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
- Career Center Graduate Student Resources
- Career Center Graduate Advising
- grAdvantage
- Imagine Phd
- Resources for students with dependants:
- Grad Help - The National Grad Student Crisis-Line (800-GRAD-HLP)