The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at the College of Letters and Science, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), offers over 80 majors across a liberal arts foundation. Students receive a broad-based education through required courses in English, Foreign Language, Science/Mathematics/Technology, Social Science, Culture and Thought, Arts, and Literature, in addition to their major specialization. Students benefit from transformative teaching, opportunities for research, creative projects, study abroad, and access to diverse academic and professional pathways. The curriculum is designed to build critical thinking, creativity, and global engagement, equipping graduates for a broad spectrum of careers or advanced study. Specific departmental (major) requirements vary according to chosen field, and high-achieving students may pursue honors programs for deeper study and research.