Global Studies - PhD

The Ph.D. program in Global Studies provides a unique interdisciplinary degree for the study of globalization, both historic and contemporary, through issues of global concern, including conflict, immigration, human rights, environment, and sustainable development. The degree typically involves a field studies component, mastery of a second language, evidence of potential for academic publications, and the completion of a Ph.D dissertation. As part of an interdisciplinary course of study, students engage with and develop mastery of both humanities and social science scholarship and research approaches. Regional specialization is optional, and students are encouraged to conduct research in more than one geographic space.

• Academia

• Research

• Data Analysis

• History

• Non-profit organizations

• Nongovernmental organizations

• Governmental organizations

• Mount Holyoke College

• The Williams Institute (UCLA)

• Center for Biological Diversity

• Students and faculty conduct research and fieldwork all around the world.

• We offer quarterly Professional Development Opportunities.

• Our Department organizes a weekly Colloquium to hear research talks from experts in the field.

• Areas of Specialization: Global Political Economy, Development, and Environment; Global Culture, Ideology, and History; Global Governance, Human Rights, and Civil Society

• Related Programs: Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Religious Studies, History, Economics

• Available Emphases: Feminist Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Demography, Environment and Society, Information Technology & Society

• Globalization

• Human Rights

• Environmental Protection

• International Policy

• Migration and Refugees

• Global Political Economy

• PhD page of website: global.ucsb.edu/phd

• Home page of website: global.ucsb.edu

• Global Studies Course Catalog: Global Studies department page