MA in Religious Studies - East Asian Religions in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

East Asian Religious Studies for Doctoral Candidates encompasses Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shinto, and indigenous spiritual practices across China and Japan. Scholars focusing on this region should complete the following requirements:

Language Proficiency:
Candidates may choose between track A or B. With approval from their principal advisor, equivalent language courses from other institutions may fulfill these requirements. Native Chinese or Japanese speakers must still complete classical language studies, though modern language courses can be substituted with religion courses conducted in English.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants who have conducted their post-secondary education outside of the United States must have completed an undergraduate degree program equivalent to a University of California bachelor's degree by the beginning of their graduate program at UCSB. Equivalent undergraduate degrees usually include a minimum four years of university work and above-average scholarship. The degree must be awarded by an accredited institution. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not, however, guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.

Tuition USD 29,118

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