BA Public Affairs at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

BA Public Affairs is an undergraduate major offered by Public Affairs Schoolwide Programs in the Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA.

Faculty: Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs | Department: Public Affairs Schoolwide Programs | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Preparation for the Major: Complete six courses as follows: (Required Courses; Additional Courses). The Major: Complete 10 courses as follows: (Theory; Research Methods; Capstone Sequence; Upper-Division Electives).

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Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Transfer Students: Transfer applicants to the Public Affairs major with 90 or more units are considered for admission based on successful completion of the preparation for the major coursework. Students must take all preparation for the major courses for a letter grade, and receive a B grade or better in these courses to be competitive. Transfer credit is subject to department approval. Consult an undergraduate counselor before enrolling in any courses for the major. Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission. Pre-Major: Students entering UCLA directly from high school can select the Public Affairs pre-major on the UCLA admission application, or complete a petition to enter the pre-major once in attendance at UCLA.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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