Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
PhDRecommended

PhD of Social Science

University of California, Irvine

  • Irvine, United States
  • 6 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

Report this program

What’s wrong with PhD of Social Science? Choose all that apply.

University of California, Irvine campus

About the program

A social science degree built around social policy, With a second subject chosen from several options.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Science can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Policy analysis
  • Social research
  • Social work
  • Community work
  • Youth work
  • Civil service
  • Charitable sector
  • Public administration
  • NGO sector
  • Journalism and media

Curriculum

  • Social Policy is the core subject
  • Available only in this degree. First year adds Sociology
  • Critical Skills for Social Sciences and one of Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History or Philosophy. Years two and three continue with Social Policy and one first-year subject as a double major. Study abroad gives a four-year degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
  • GRE
  • Letters and writing samples per programme
  • TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution, GRE and letters per programme.

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal if required
  • Academic References
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,824 USD
Application fee$155 USD
Deposit$5,800 USD

Program details

CampusIrvine
Faculty or schoolSchool of Social Sciences
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship note_

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 6 years.