Our departments and programs focus on the intellectual, historical, and artistic traditions of cultures throughout the world, their complex interconnections, and the modes of expression and representation that have given them voice and form.
UC Santa Barbara is ranked number 6 among the top 30 public universities in the nation. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, and the first AAU member to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
The Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at UC Santa Barbara offers diverse degree programs that let students pursue their passions. Graduates go on to successful and gratifying careers.
A Student Perspective: Humanities & Fine Arts majors discuss their experiences at UCSB.
HFA programs range from traditional areas that have been at the heart of a liberal arts education for thousands of years, such as Classics, History, and Philosophy, to programs that are redefining the university in the 21st century, such as Media Arts and Technology.
Our departments and programs focus on the intellectual, historical, and artistic traditions of cultures throughout the world and the modes of expression and representation that have given them voice and form.
“I feel prepared for what I’m going to do after school... I definitely am able to express ideas effectively and speak dynamically.”
— Jacob Weeks, History Major