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In today's interconnected world where challenges span across borders—whether economic, political, environmental, or social—the need for multilingual professionals with cultural awareness has never been greater. As an Italian Studies major at UCSB, you'll develop these crucial skills through a tailored and adaptable academic program. Beyond our interdisciplinary on-campus courses, you'll have opportunities to study in Italy for up to a year, either via the Education Abroad Program (EAP) or through other accredited US university programs. An Italian Studies degree, whether as a single or double major, opens doors to diverse career paths including international relations, diplomacy, global law or commerce, tourism, media, education, and more.
You are considered a freshman applicant if you have completed secondary school and have not enrolled at any college or university.
English Language Proficiency
The minimum accepted score for admission consideration for the TOEFL is 80 or better on the Internet-based test and 550 or better on the paper-based test.
The minimum accepted score for the IELTS is 6.5 or better band score (academic modules).