PhD in Education - Social Research Methodologies in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Our faculty create and utilize cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative approaches for educational research, evaluation, and assessment. Their expertise spans diverse methodologies including design-based studies, ethnographic fieldwork, statistical analysis, psychometrics, and computational data techniques. Learners will master the theoretical foundations of social science research methods while gaining practical skills to implement these approaches creatively, ultimately shaping educational policies and practices.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:

A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division, Official Transcripts, PhD applicants: You should have at least two (2) academic letters. The GRE should be taken no later than a month before the application deadline. Failure to do so will put your application at a disadvantage if your scores are not received by the time your application is reviewed.

Tuition USD 27,366

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