Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Race, Ethnicity and Politics 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
While essential for grasping American (and increasingly global) political dynamics, research on race and ethnicity has frequently been treated as secondary within political science. The Political Science Department at UCI has recently become a pioneer in graduate education, undergraduate instruction, and scholarly work concerning race, ethnicity, and politics. Our inaugural Ph.D. graduate in this specialization, Matthew Barreto, currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, and our second, Natalie Masuoka, now an Assistant Professor at Tufts University, exemplify our program's success. Recent faculty appointments have established UCI as an exceptional institution with top experts in African American, Asian American, and U.S. Latino political studies, alongside specialists in immigrant political integration. This team stands out due to their diverse methodological techniques, ranging from survey research to historical analysis and interviews with key figures.
UCI's concentration of experts in race, ethnicity, and political studies provides a distinctive advantage—not just for advancing academic knowledge in this expanding field, but also for educating future political scientists specializing in racial and ethnic studies. Graduate students focusing on race and ethnicity benefit from resources extending beyond the Political Science Department. Although the department's faculty are highly accomplished in this domain, UCI offers additional professors who contribute valuable perspectives on race and ethnicity, and students are encouraged to take courses across disciplines to broaden their understanding.
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