Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Global Studies in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
72 months
The Global and International Studies Department features a doctoral program in Global Studies. This distinctive transdisciplinary program sets itself apart through its innovative coursework, faculty expertise, and integration of diverse scholarly approaches spanning the social sciences and humanities. Professors examine worldwide challenges including warfare, social disparities, population movements, civil liberties, environmental shifts, public health, indigenous rights, racial dynamics, cultural globalization, transnational communities, and socioeconomic progress through an interdisciplinary lens.
What makes this program exceptional is its emphasis on incorporating scholarship from the global south and alternative knowledge systems, expanding the foundations of academic inquiry while offering fresh viewpoints on contemporary global concerns. The curriculum critically examines conventional assumptions and power structures while highlighting the enduring impacts of colonial and imperial histories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification 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
Current CV or Resume (include your academic achievements)
Statement of Purpose - 1200 word maximum (global issues that interest you most, the kinds of issues you are interested in, the areas of academic research youd like to work in, how your research relates to your career goals, why the Global Studies program makes sense for you)
Personal History Statement - 1200 word maximum (what drives you, the obstacles you have faced, how you have overcome adversity and thrived, lessons youve learned, things you have achieved as a result)
One (1) Writing Sample. 20 pages is the maximum length. Can be an excerpt from a longer piece.
GRE scores (see below)* please choose institution code 4859
TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable - see below)* please choose institution code 4859
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation uploaded by recommenders into the application portal
Transcripts - undergraduate and graduate (if applicable). Official documents are required for each school attended following high school. Transcripts are to be uploaded by the applicant into the application portal.
26/30 on the speaking component of the TOEFL-ibT, or
8/9 on the Speaking module of the IELTS exam.
We can accept current IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores as an alternative to the TOEFL-ibT, in which case a minimum 7/9 (overall, no individual module score under 6) is required for admission, and a minimum 8/9 (Speaking component) for financial support consideration.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Current CV or Resume (include your academic achievements)
Statement of Purpose - 1200 word maximum (global issues that interest you most, the kinds of issues you are interested in, the areas of academic research youd like to work in, how your research relates to your career goals, why the Global Studies program makes sense for you)
Personal History Statement - 1200 word maximum (what drives you, the obstacles you have faced, how you have overcome adversity and thrived, lessons youve learned, things you have achieved as a result)
One (1) Writing Sample. 20 pages is the maximum length. Can be an excerpt from a longer piece.
GRE scores (see below)* please choose institution code 4859
TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable - see below)* please choose institution code 4859
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation uploaded by recommenders into the application portal
Transcripts - undergraduate and graduate (if applicable). Official documents are required for each school attended following high school. Transcripts are to be uploaded by the applicant into the application portal.
26/30 on the speaking component of the TOEFL-ibT, or
8/9 on the Speaking module of the IELTS exam.
We can accept current IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores as an alternative to the TOEFL-ibT, in which case a minimum 7/9 (overall, no individual module score under 6) is required for admission, and a minimum 8/9 (Speaking component) for financial support consideration.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Tuition
USD
26,802