Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Media Arts and Technology in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
|
Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Media Arts and Technology equips students for careers in academia, industry research, government leadership, and artistic innovation. The MAT Ph.D. program establishes a strong foundation in the discipline's core principles through intensive coursework, seminars, and faculty collaboration. Students engage in cross-disciplinary initiatives and conduct groundbreaking research under faculty guidance, culminating in an original dissertation that contributes new knowledge to their chosen specialization.
Earning a Ph.D. in Media Arts and Technology involves three key components: completing required courses, passing the qualifying examination, and producing an original research dissertation (including both the proposal and final defense). Students achieve candidacy status after fulfilling the coursework and examination requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in media arts and technology, art, music, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Note that outstanding students with a bachelor’s degree may apply directly to the MS/Ph.D program. Typically, students who enter with a bachelor’s degree will take longer to complete the Ph.D. than those with a master’s degree.
TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable).
Fall Only: December 22
Tuition
USD
29,118