TOEFL Your TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test. These scores represent the minimum required for applicants to graduate programs at UCLA. For the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT), the following are the expected scores for each section: Writing: 25 Speaking: 24 Reading: 21 Listening: 17 IELTS Your IELTS overall band score should be at least 7.0. 7.0 is the minimum required.

PS A statement of purpose outlining reasons for pursuing graduate work, interests within sociology, and any pertinent intellectual and career experiences and interests. The Admissions Committee considers a strong applicant to have well-conceived research interests, past research accomplishment, and intellectual biography. It should not exceed 3 double-spaced pages. GPA What is the Minimum GPA? 3.0. Fee $105.00: U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents $125.00: All other applicants RL Three letters of recommendation, preferably from professors of sociology or related social science fields who are familiar with the applicant's written work and research experiences; Transcript Additinally, one official, sealed transcript from the Institutions where you earned your bachelor's degree and graduate degree (or degree in progress) must be received by mail no later than December 1 at the following address: Attn: Graduate Admissions UCLA Department of Sociology 264 Haines Hall 375 Portola Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095-1551 We only need the hard copy, official transcript from the school(s) where you completed or will complete your degrees. To check if your transcript has been received in our office, email: frdesk@soc.ucla.edu.