PhD in Psychology in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Our doctoral program has gained national recognition for its excellence in cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Each specialization area maintains distinct educational objectives and approaches.

Students are primarily affiliated with one of the three research concentrations while engaging in coursework and academic discussions led by faculty within their chosen field. Cross-disciplinary collaboration is encouraged, allowing students to work with professors across different specializations when their academic pursuits intersect.

Explore our three academic concentrations:

Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Prospective graduate applicants should review faculty research profiles to identify potential advisors whose work aligns with their interests. When you find a promising research match, we encourage direct communication with the faculty member to discuss opportunities. Printed program materials are no longer distributed by mail. Additionally, our FAQ section addresses many common inquiries about the program.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last two years of undergraduate education. This should be displayed on your official academic records. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process Upload your unofficial transcripts in the online application Official copies are not currently required for the application only for accepting an offer of admission however we reserve the right to change this requirement at any time. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought. Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree. Internet-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores. 89 for applicants to the Applied Mathematics Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics Computational Media Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Natural Language Processing and Statistical Sciences programs. 83 for applicants to the Human Computer Interaction program 83 for all other programs. Other TOEFL minimum acceptable scores. Computer-based 230. IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.

Tuition USD 27,366

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