Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Political Psychology in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
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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
Political psychology has become a significant branch within political science and a key area of psychological research. This expansion is evident through the creation of dedicated organizations like the International Society of Political Psychology, specialized sections within major academic associations, and the launch of prominent journals focused on political psychology across the US and Europe.
At UC Irvine, the Political Psychology program stands among several established US initiatives over the past 15 years. Building on the School of Social Sciences' interdisciplinary approach, it features collaboration with renowned faculty from political science, psychology, critical theory, and medicine. The UC Irvine program distinguishes itself in several ways:
It stresses integrating thorough empirical studies with deeper questions from normative and analytical political theory.Students must complete extensive coursework in both political science and psychology.It embraces diverse research techniques such as open-ended interviews, semi-structured interviews, surveys, and behavioral observations, along with various research frameworks including case studies, sample surveys, and experiments.The program organizes the Southern California Political Psychology Workshop, a biannual event gathering faculty and graduate students from across California for day-long conferences on campus.Additionally, through UCI's Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality, the program maintains formal ties with the Caucus of Concerned Scholars: Committee on Ethics and Morality of the International Society of Political Psychology.
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
GRE: General test score report*
TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable - see below)*
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (Include undergraduate and graduate if applicable.) Official documents are required before your application can be considered. We require only a single transcript from each school attended, uploaded by the applicant. We are not able to accept paper documents through the mail, or to upload electronic supplemental materials on the applicant's behalf. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for admission consideration. All admission offers will be provisional. Those who are offered and accept admission and financial support will then be required to submit official documents before the start of the Fall 2021 term, to clear the provisional admission status.
Academic Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample: May be single-spaced, an excerpt from a longer piece is fine, 20 pages is the maximum length. Please upload this electronically through the UCI Graduate Application).
Personal History Statement: Required if applying for a fee waiver and otherwise recommended, may be included in the academic statement of purpose if not applying for a fee waiver)
Current CV or Resume: Optional, not required.
We can accept 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
GRE: General test score report*
TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable - see below)*
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (Include undergraduate and graduate if applicable.) Official documents are required before your application can be considered. We require only a single transcript from each school attended, uploaded by the applicant. We are not able to accept paper documents through the mail, or to upload electronic supplemental materials on the applicant's behalf. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for admission consideration. All admission offers will be provisional. Those who are offered and accept admission and financial support will then be required to submit official documents before the start of the Fall 2021 term, to clear the provisional admission status.
Academic Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample: May be single-spaced, an excerpt from a longer piece is fine, 20 pages is the maximum length. Please upload this electronically through the UCI Graduate Application).
Personal History Statement: Required if applying for a fee waiver and otherwise recommended, may be included in the academic statement of purpose if not applying for a fee waiver)
Current CV or Resume: Optional, not required.
We can accept 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