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Computational Media permeates our daily lives through video games, interactive storytelling, dynamic data visualizations, mobile applications, virtual reality experiences, social platforms, expressive robotics, personalized health guidance, and beyond. Crafting these innovative media forms, gaining profound insights into them, and pioneering groundbreaking advancements demands a unique breed of interdisciplinary creators and scholars. UC Santa Cruz's graduate programs in Computational Media were specifically developed for such forward-thinking individuals. The M.S. program enables you to expand upon your current expertise while exploring fresh domains. Conversely, the Ph.D. program caters to professionals already immersed in computational media who aspire to generate transformative knowledge that redefines possibilities and our comprehension of the field. The doctoral program offers an interdisciplinary framework and a collaborative research environment to propel your innovative work forward.
Applicants who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree at an English-speaking institution
English Language Testing
For those choosing to take the TOEFL, a minimum score on the paper-based TOEFL of 550, or 220 on the computer-based test, or 83 on the internet-based test is required for admission.
For those choosing to take the IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.