PhD in History - Middle East 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
84 months

The History Graduate Program at UCI provides students with a vibrant academic environment characterized by its emphasis on interdisciplinary discussions between faculty and students, focusing on key research areas including: Transnational, colonial, and imperial studies; Global History; The evolution of science, technology, medicine, and environmental studies; Gender and sexuality through history; and Religious history. Cross-disciplinary reading and research seminars encourage collaboration by uniting students from diverse geographical and historical backgrounds, fostering a unique educational methodology. This method blends in-depth theoretical exploration with meticulous analysis of archival materials, oral histories, and physical artifacts. With its intimate size, the UCI History Department ensures personalized guidance while maintaining a dynamic scholarly network. Opportunities include specialized training in public-facing writing, initiatives in history education and K-12 engagement through the UC Irvine History Project, and expanding resources in digital humanities. Additionally, students can enhance their studies by engaging with interdisciplinary concentrations across campus, such as Critical Theory, East Asian Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. The program's modest scale facilitates strong faculty-student partnerships, enabling customized academic paths aligned with each student's aspirations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The Department of History requires the submission of the following materials in order to complete your application to the MA or PhD program. All materials must be received by the application deadline, including letters of recommendation.
1. No GRE score required
2. Transcripts (Electronic Submission)
For application review purposes only, scan and upload copies of transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. In the online application, you will be prompted to upload your scanned documents. Please upload both the front and back sides of the transcript. Uploaded transcripts should be recent and include the following: your name, dates of attendance, grades/marks received, credits and grading legend. UCI reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admission process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found. Official transcripts will be requested if and when you are admitted and decide to attend UCI. Do not send official transcripts until this time, unless you are requested to do so. Three Letters of Recommendation (Electronic submission)
One Writing Sample
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.
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

Tuition USD 26,802

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