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Bachelor of Social Policy and Public Service

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Interdisciplinary major applying social science methods to inequality, Public policy and social institutions.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Social Policy and Public Service. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Government organizations
Public policy
Nonprofit organizations
Public administration
Public health
Academic research
Social work
Education

Curriculum

15 Courses (60 units) including research methods
Statistics
Policy and leadership. Students choose a focus area (Education
Governance or Health
12 Units). A three-quarter field studies sequence and a four-unit off-campus public service internship (SOC SCI 194A) are required. Optional honors thesis track.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country
With the UC subject pattern (history
Language of instruction
Maths
Science
Language other than English
Arts)
Minimum average GPA 3.4 in that pattern for international first-year applicants
Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules. Several majors admit only junior or senior students.

Minimum GPA

3.4

Accepted academic background

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country, With the UC subject pattern (history, Language of instruction, Maths, Science, Language other than English, Arts), Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules, Country-specific curriculum rules on the page.

Documents you’ll need

Self-Reported Secondary School Academic History
Personal Insight Responses
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$56,350 USD
Application fee	$95 USD
Deposit	$11,300 USD

Program details

Campus	Irvine
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.