Engineering
BA Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine, United States
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- Bachelor's
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- UCI operates on a quarter system (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer quarters). First-year and transfer ap
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
The PhD trains scholars to analyse social problems related to built, natural and institutional environments, combining urban planning, public policy and design behaviour. Research and teaching strengths include design-behaviour research, environmental policy, health promotion and policy, and urban and community development. A concurrent JD/PhD is available through the Program in Law and Graduate Studies.
Faculty: School of Social Ecology | Department: Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy | Duration: Normative time 6 years (maximum 7 years) | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Irvine, CA, United States
Students take a common core including Research Design (UPPP 297), Qualitative Research Methods (UPPP 209), Data Analysis (SOCECOL 264A) and Theoretical Approaches in Planning and Policy (UPPP 281), plus an advanced methods course, three theory courses and six electives. They then sit comprehensive exams, advance to candidacy in year 3 and complete a dissertation; at least one quarter as teaching assistant is required.
Graduates work in university teaching and research, in administrative and research roles in government agencies, international organizations and nonprofits, and in private consulting.
PhD programme: bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA, three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose (the most heavily weighted element). GRE not required. International applicants must show English proficiency by TOEFL or IELTS unless their bachelor's or master's degree was from an English-only institution. Application deadline December 15, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry).
Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition (resident rate) from the standard Graduate/Credential Student Fees schedule for state-supported graduate degree programmes; the page does not list programmes by name, so this is the standard graduate band. Tuition line only; excludes Stud Source
Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.
Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
Engineering
University of California, Irvine, United States
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