Overview
The Political Science Ph.D. program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers big payoffs to our graduate students because of the extended range of inquiry an interdisciplinary program affords.
What you will learn
In addition to the traditional sub-fields of political science (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory), the department offers interdisciplinary emphases in democracy studies, political economy and public choice, political psychology, and race and ethnic politics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
- Political Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Application Deadline: December 1
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 83 other PhDs in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
- letters of recommendation (3)
- academic statement of purpose
- personal history statement
- writing sample
- transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
27366 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 72 months. -
National
27366 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 72 months. -
In-State
12264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 72 months.
Living costs for Irvine
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Scholarships Information
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