BA in English - Literature and the Environment in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

UCSB offers one of its most creative and dynamic academic programs through the examination of literature's relationship with the environment. This field of literary analysis investigates how diverse texts both influence and engage with discussions surrounding climate change, animal rights, humankind's place in nature, and possible transformative tomorrows.

The English Department at UC Santa Barbara provides undergraduate students with opportunities to investigate the connection between literary works and ecological concerns through various perspectives and academic levels. Those intrigued by this discipline can enroll in numerous available courses or participate in our English Department's wide-ranging events. For deeper engagement, students may pursue a Specialization or achieve Honors within our program.