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The University of California at Santa Barbara offers to a select group of students an ideal environment for graduate work in most aspects of the theatre. On a campus that is noted for its outstanding faculty in the humanities and arts, the Department of Dramatic Art relates academic study of theatre to a rich field of interdisciplinary studies as well as to a large and vigorous undergraduate program in fine arts. Its M.A. and Ph.D. programs provide a thorough training for a career in academic theatre and have shown an excellent record of degree completion, employment, and publication. 

While the department enrolls approximately 215 undergraduate majors each year, the graduate program is relatively small. At any given time, there are between 10 and 14 students taking courses and a comparable number completing their dissertations. This means that all graduate students benefit from close interaction with the graduate faculty--ready access to advisors, opportunities for independent studies, and a vigorous dialogue on research.

Some production opportunities are available for students interested in directing, acting, design, playwriting, and so on, but the emphasis of the program is on research. The level of financial support for most students is very good compared to most other institutions. Furthermore, due to the selective nature of the program and the quality of instruction, the majority of graduates find appropriate placement once they leave. 

Santa Barbara is a picturesque community with what Alexander Woollcott described as the most benign climate on earth. It provides an active arts environment and also stands between two of the more exciting theatre cities in the United States, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The graduate faculty encourages and enables graduate students to make full use of the ample resources of the department, the campus, and the region.  See further topics for more information about these programs, or contact the graduate advisor to set up a visit. You'll be glad you did!!!