UCLA Global Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UCLA Global Studies were admitted (63 of 152). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.66–3.93.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Global Studies transfers starts with GLBL ST 1, POL SCI 6 and POL SCI 6R; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Pre-Global Studies).
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Major Requirements
UCLA Global Studies Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Global Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- GLBL ST 1 Introduction to Globalization
Required
- Elementary and Intermediate Levels (Six Terms) Of One Foreign Language
Methods course
Complete 1 of these
- POL SCI 6 Introduction to Data Analysis
- POL SCI 6R Introduction to Data Analysis--Research Version
- POL SCI 30 Politics and Strategy
- STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
- STATS 12 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Geography and Environmental Studies
- STATS 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
- Introductory Statistics Courses
Governance and conflict
Complete 1 of these
- HIST 1C Introduction to Western Civilization: Circa 1715 to Present
- HIST 10B History of Africa, 1800 to Present
- HIST 12B Inequality: History of Neoliberalism
- HIST 12C Inequality: Global History of Anti-Colonial Thought and Struggle
- HIST 22 Contemporary World History, 1760 to Present
- I A STD 1 Introduction to International and Area Studies
- POL SCI 10 Introduction to Political Theory
- POL SCI 20 World Politics
- POL SCI 50 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- SOCIOL 1 Introductory Sociology
Market/resources
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 1 Principles of Economics(Microeconomics)
- ECON 2 Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics)
- ENVIRON 12 Sustainability and Environment
- CLUSTER M1A Food: Lens for Environment and Sustainability
- GEOG 4 Globalization: Regional Development and World Economy
- GEOG 5 People and Earth's Ecosystems
- PUB AFF 40 Microeconomics for Public Affairs
- SOCIOL 51 Sociology of Migration
Culture/society: grp I
Complete 1 of these
- ANTHRO 3 CULTURE AND SOCIETY
- ANTHRO 4 Culture and Communication
- COM LIT 2CW Survey of Literature: Age of Enlightenment to 20th Century
- COM LIT 1D Great Books from World at Large and COM LIT 2DW Survey of Literature: Great Books from World at Large
- COM LIT 4CW Literature and Writing: Age of Enlightenment to 20th Century and COM LIT 4DW Literature and Writing: Great Books from World at Large
- ETHNMUS M25 Global Pop
- GENDER 10 Introduction to Gender Studies
- GEOG 3 Cultural Geography
- GEOG 6 World Regions: Concepts and Contemporary Issues
- INTL DV 1 Introduction to International Development Studies
- WL ARTS 20 Culture: Introduction
- WL ARTS 33 Colonialism and Resistance
Culture/society: grp II
Complete 1 of these
- ASIA AM 10 History of Asian Americans
- ASIA AM 20 Contemporary Asian American Communities
- ASIA AM 20W Contemporary Asian American Communities
- CCAS 10B Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies: Social Structure and Contemporary Conditions
- FRNCH 14 Introduction to French Culture and Civilization in English
- FRNCH 14W Introduction to French Culture and Civilization in English
- HIST 8A Colonial Latin America
- I A STD 31 Introduction to Southeast Asia
- I A STD 33 Introduction to East Asia
- I A STD 50 Introduction to Latin America
- ITALIAN 42A Italy through Ages in English: Saints and Sinners in Early Modern Italy
- ITALIAN 42B Italy through Ages in English: Modern and Contemporary Italy
- ITALIAN 46 Italian Cinema and Culture in English
- M E STD M50CW Making and Studying Modern Middle East
- RUSSN 90A Introduction to Russian Culture
- RUSSN 90B Russian Culture in 20th Century
- RUSSN 90BW Russian Culture in 20th Century
- SPAN 42 Iberian Cultures
- SPAN 44 Latin American Cultures
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Global Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UCLA Global Studies were admitted (63 of 152). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.66–3.93.
Does UCLA have a Global Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Global Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Global Studies?
UCLA's Global Studies major preparation includes GLBL ST 1, POL SCI 6, POL SCI 6R, POL SCI 30, STATS 10 and STATS 12, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UCLA for Global Studies?
Admitted Global Studies transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.66–3.93.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Global Studies?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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