MSc 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
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Science (MS) degree offers specialized education in Media Arts and Technology. This graduate program generally requires two years of full-time study to finish. During the initial year, MAT's rigorous cross-disciplinary coursework establishes fundamental knowledge in aesthetics, historical context, and technical skills across key disciplines including electronic music production, visual arts, spatial design, and multimedia engineering.

In the second year, students can concentrate on their chosen specialization through elective courses. Every participant must undertake either a capstone project or thesis during this final year. The project track focuses on creative work and/or media investigations guided by MAT professors, while the thesis alternative entails composing an in-depth academic research document.


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

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