Italian Studies - BA

In an era in which every issue has global repercussions (economic, political, environmental, social), it’s vital to have professionals trained in foreign languages and familiar with foreign cultures. As a student in UCSB's Italian Studies major, you’ll be trained to be one of these professionals while benefiting from a highly personalized and flexible program of study. In addition to the interdisciplinary curriculum offered on campus, you’ll be able to apply to spend up to one year in Italy, either through the Education Abroad Program (EAP) or through other approved US university programs. Majoring or double majoring in Italian Studies can lead to a career in international relations, the foreign service, international law or business, travel and tourism, communication, journalism, teaching, and many other fields.

• International agencies and businesses

• Food and travel services

• Law

• Fashion

• Italian Studies

• Comparative Literature

• Translation Studies

• Universities

• NGOs

• International Government Agencies

• Our program provides networking and personal mentorship with instructors and other majors in the program

• Our Italian Student Club allows opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and language practice

• Our campus-famous graduation ceremony will crown you with laurel in exchange for your showing your talent in an Italian songs karaoke contest!

• Theatre

• Linguistics

• Communications

• History and Art History

• Music

• Second language acquisition

• Arts

• Cinema

• Translation

• Transnational studies

Course Catalogue: https://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/Current/CollegesDepartments/ls-intro/frit.aspx?DeptTab=Courses

Italian Program: https://www.frit.ucsb.edu/italian

Italian Majors: https://www.frit.ucsb.edu/italian/major