About the course

The training program that leads to the Ph.D. in Social Ecology allows students to develop a tailored course of graduate study that draws upon the knowledge of several traditional academic disciplines. The emphases of this training program are in keeping with the academic mission of the School, namely, its emphases on an interdisciplinary approach to theory and research, and the application of research to policy and intervention. 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 program is ideally suited for independent students who wish to develop a unique interdepartmental program of study in consultation with faculty from several departments.

　　PROGRAM 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

　　PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

　　Integrate theoretical and methodological insights from multiple disciplines to analyze important psychological, social, legal, and environmental problems across the multiple contexts in which they are situated.

　　Design research the results of which can be used to mitigate those problems. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Irvine
Fall (September), 2025	Irvine

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Irvine

Students should submit their complete application file including the application form, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. General requirements for admission include the completion of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent and a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent. If you have not earned a diploma or advanced degree within a country where English is the primary or dominant language,then you are required to submit English-proficiency test scores (TOEFL or IELTS). The UCI institution code is 4859. All applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose and a Personal History Statement. Provide three letters of recommendation, Scan and upload transcripts to the online application from all institutions attended since high school. TOEFL iBT -80 , IELTS -overall minimum score of 7 and no scores less than 6 on any individual module. For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Irvine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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