University of California-Irvine Fully Funded PhD in Criminology, Law and Society

PhD @University of California Irvine posted 2 days ago

Job Description

University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers a fully funded PhD program in Criminology, Law and Society through its School of Social Ecology. This program is designed to develop students’ theoretical and methodological sophistication, preparing them for academic positions, research roles, and leadership in the justice system.

Program Overview

  • Degree: PhD in Criminology, Law and Society

  • Institution: University of California, Irvine

  • School: School of Social Ecology

The program focuses on the causes, manifestations, and consequences of crime; the impacts of crime on society; social regulation; the civil justice system; and the interactive effects of law and society. It emphasizes interdisciplinary research and offers students the opportunity to engage with various research centers and graduate emphases.

Funding Package

All admitted PhD students receive a comprehensive funding package that includes:​

  • Teaching Assistantships (TAs): Students are eligible for up to 12 quarters of support as a TA, which includes a monthly salary, tuition, and fee coverage. TAs assist with classroom tasks and gain valuable teaching experience.

  • Research Assistantships (RAs): Opportunities to work on faculty-led research projects, providing similar compensation and benefits as TAs. ​

  • Fellowships: Additional funding through departmental and university fellowships, which may be merit-based or tied to specific research interests.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Core Courses: Students complete nine required courses, including Research Methods, Data Analysis, Criminology (Micro and Macro Approaches), and Law and Society.

  • Electives: Four elective courses in Criminology, Law and Society, chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.​

  • Second-Year Project: An independent research project initiated in the first year and completed in the second year, designed to introduce students to developing their own research projects and academic writing.​

  • Comprehensive Exams: A take-home written exam consisting of two essays, completed in the third year to demonstrate mastery of major theoretical, substantive, and methodological issues.​

  • Dissertation: Development and defense of a dissertation proposal in the fourth year, followed by data collection, analysis, and a final oral defense in the fifth or sixth year.​

Admission Requirements

  • Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.​

  • Application Materials:

    • Official transcripts from all prior academic institutions.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

    • Statement of purpose outlining academic and research interests.

    • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

    • Writing sample showcasing research and analytical abilities.

    • For international applicants: TOEFL (minimum score of 80) or IELTS (minimum score of 7).​

  • Application Fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents; $155 for international applicants.

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