UCLA to Launch First Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Humanities
UCLA is launching the nation's first Bachelor's degree in Digital Humanities this fall, combining classical humanities subjects with technical skills like coding, data analysis, and visualization to address the impact of technology and AI on society and culture.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 28, 2026 — UCLA is set to introduce what is described as the nation’s first Bachelor of Arts degree program in Digital Humanities, commencing this fall. The new academic program aims to bridge the gap between traditional humanities disciplines and emerging technological competencies.
The curriculum will integrate classical humanities subjects with a strong foundation in technical skills. These technical skills include areas such as coding, data analysis, and data visualization. The overarching goal of the degree is to equip students with the analytical tools necessary to understand and address the complex and evolving impact of technology, including artificial intelligence, on society and culture.
The establishment of this program at UCLA signifies a growing academic recognition of the intersection between humanistic inquiry and digital methodologies. By combining these fields, the Digital Humanities degree is designed to prepare graduates for a range of contemporary challenges and opportunities in both academic and professional spheres.
The specifics regarding the program’s curriculum structure, faculty, and admission requirements were not detailed in the available information. However, the initiative represents a forward-looking approach to education, responding to the increasing digital transformation of various aspects of human life.
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