BA World Arts and Cultures at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The World Arts and Culture major emphasizes a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approach to the study of art making, community engagement, and multimedia analysis. The five required preparation for the major courses introduce students to the intersectionality evidenced in the collective work of the faculty. A lower-division, practice-based course enables students to connect the practice and study of art-making across a variety of genres and forms.

Faculty: School of the Arts and Architecture | Department: World Arts and Cultures/Dance | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Preparation for the Major: Complete the following five courses. The Major: Complete five courses and 25 units of electives as follows: (Art as Action; Required Courses; Senior Praxis Project; Electives).

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Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Admission: New students are admitted to the major for fall quarter only. All applicants submit a supplemental application for department review, which includes additional written materials and transcripts. Students must complete both the UC application and department supplement in order to be considered for admission. Specific information on the admission process as well as academic eligibility requirements can be found on the school website. Change of major applications are considered once a year.

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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