Discover where the Humanities will take you
Explore UCLA Humanities, a vibrant community where you can find your voice, your values, and your calling in the world.
What We Offer
20+
Departments & Programs
The Humanities Division is home to departments, research centers and programs that cultivate academic inquiry, research and teaching.
44
Majors
Our undergraduate programs enable students to combine their passions, interests and goals into exciting areas of study.
35
Minors
Our minors allow undergraduate students to complement their majors with concentrated coursework in areas of study such as digital humanities, religion and art history, and our newest minors, professional writing and creative writing.
35
Graduate Programs
Our graduate degree programs offer space for scholars to engage critically in both individual and collaborative research. Graduate students enjoy access to preeminent faculty in multiple fields of study and prestigious funding opportunities.
Our Students & Faculty
2,095
Undergraduate Students
425
Graduate Students
205+
Faculty
60,000
Alumni
Reward Your Curiosity
In the UCLA College Division of Humanities, we believe imagination is a driving force that inspires creative solutions to the world’s most vexing problems. Follow your curiosity and develop the skills today’s employers are looking for:
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Persuasive writing
- Global perspective
- Problem-solving
- Applied creativity
- Communication
- Adaptability
Prepare for your future
Work with world-renowned faculty, conduct research and apply what you learn through hands-on opportunities. With a UCLA Humanities degree, you’ll be equipped to thrive in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Education
- Technology
- Finance
- Health
- Law
- Government
- Nonprofits and advocacy
- Arts
- Media
Chart your own course
- 44 Majors. 35 Minors. Countless Opportunities.
Follow your most deep-seated interests and goals into exciting areas of study. - From World Languages… Study Catalan or Chinese, Swedish or Swahili, or dozens of others. Discover the many ways that languages shape our understanding of the world.
- … to Digital Humanities… Learn in-demand technologies and skills like digital mapping, information visualization, modeling and geospatial analysis to be equipped for success in the 21st-century workplace.
- … to Professional Writing… Our popular professional writing minor will prepare you to communicate effectively with professional and lay audiences — an essential skill set whether your path includes the humanities, sciences, law, engineering, health or the arts.
- … and Beyond.
Develop skills for life
Internships
Apply what you learn in the classroom and gain real-world skills and experience.
Research
Work alongside faculty on unique research projects with far-reaching impact.
Study Abroad
Expand your worldview through study-abroad opportunities, many led by UCLA Humanities faculty.
Community Engagement
Collaborate with local and global organizations working to build an equitable and just society.
Scholarship Support
UCLA’s Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment supports students through every step of identifying and applying for financial support.
My time in European Languages and Transcultural Studies has enabled me to connect meaningfully with a language and a culture, build relationships that continue to shape me and grow more attuned to our increasingly interconnected world.
Ziyan Xie — German Major
Their paths began in Humanities. YOurs can too.
Rewarding work at leading organizations in an array of fields: These are just some of the jobs held by graduates from the following UCLA Humanities majors.
Linguistics
User experience designer
Senior manager of software engineering
Salesforce
Director of engineering
Red Bull Media
English
Publishing manager
A24
Brand partnerships manager
TikTok
Resident physician
UCLA Health
Classics
Senior partner marketing manager
YouTube
Counsel
O’Melveny & Myers law firm
Strategy and governance manager
Sandisk
Why Ucla Humanities?
“Studying philosophy and sociology inspired me to ask thoughtful questions, listen with empathy and challenge the systems that shape human behavior. Having also earned an MBA from UCLA, I can now bring those skills into the business world to build authentic relationships, lead with purpose and help solve society’s most pressing challenges.”
Joann Thach B.A. ’14, MBA ’25 | Senior Director, Community Impact, Trace3, an IT consulting firm
“My degree in art history provided me with foundational knowledge I draw from nearly every day to write about art for newspapers, magazines and catalogues.”
Evan Moffitt B.A. ’14 | Writer, Editor and Critic | Digital Production Editor, The Observer
“Studying the classics at UCLA led to a lifelong appreciation for ancient Greek and Roman art, literature and culture, which has enriched my life. If I had the decision to make over again, I wouldn’t choose to study anything over classics as a UCLA undergraduate.”
Dr. Kareem Tabsh B.A. ’05, M.D. ’13 | Maternal–Fetal Medicine Specialist
Enjoy the journey.
Find your destination.
Ready to see where the Humanities can take you? Explore our majors, minors, departments and centers.