Overview

Students are encouraged to integrate the diverse theoretical and methodological insights of several disciplines to analyze important psychological, social, legal and environmental problems from a perspective of breadth as well as depth.

In doing so, students gain familiarity with the classic and contemporary literature in social ecology and with the application of the ecological paradigm, as it has evolved in the natural and behavioral sciences.

This Social Ecology program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is ideally suited for independent students who wish to develop a unique interdepartmental program of study in consultation with faculty from several departments.

Benefits

Guaranteed funding for the first five years of the program
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Fellowships and Top-Off Awards
Guaranteed placement in on-campus housing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Social Ecology
Data Analysis
Research Design
Research Methods in Psychology
Applied Psychological Research
Social Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Ecology Social Policy View 144 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
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Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

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National

27366 USD/year

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In-State

12264 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

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