PhD in Linguistics - Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (Interdisciplinary) in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences (QMSS) specialization offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program for students aiming to master and apply advanced quantitative techniques in social science studies. This program equips students with strong mathematical and statistical foundations required for sophisticated quantitative analysis, while fostering a cross-disciplinary understanding of how these methods apply across social sciences. An increasing number of academic departments and faculty members are involved in this specialization and its weekly seminar series, which highlights researchers employing quantitative approaches throughout various social science fields.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Statement of Purpose, Personal History and Diversity Statement, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended full-time for at least one academic term (or 12 units) (submitted online).
English Language Exam Scores (if applicable): TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT) total score of 80, or TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT) total score of 550, or IELTS Overall Band score of 7
Writing Sample (submitted in the online application). Applicants should submit a copy of a substantive research paper that they have done in linguistics or a closely related field illustrating their ability to analyze language empirically. Writing samples should normally be approximately 10 to 30 pages in length. Theses, publications, and other longer works should be submitted in their entirety.
Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and to rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.

Tuition USD 29,118

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