UC Irvine Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Philosophy were admitted (170 of 238). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.92.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society transfers starts with PHILOS 1, PHILOS 2 and PHILOS 4; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Philosophy).
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete 1 of these
- PHILOS 1 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHILOS 2 Puzzles and Paradoxes
Complete 1 of these
- PHILOS 4 Introduction to Ethics
- PHILOS 5 Contemporary Moral Problems
Complete all of these
- PHILOS 3 Technology and Society
- PHILOS 22 Introduction to Law and Society
Language other than english
Required
- Course work equivalent to sixth quarter (fourth semester) of study in a single language other than English (at the college level)
Humanities core alternative
Complete 1 of these
- COMPOSITION
Complete 1 of these
- LITERATURE
Complete 1 of these
- HISTORY
Complete 1 of these
- PHILOSOPHY
Humanities core
Complete all of these
- HUMAN 1A Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1B Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1C Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1AS Humanities Core Writing
- HUMAN 1BS Humanities Core Writing
- HUMAN 1CS Humanities Core Writing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Philosophy were admitted (170 of 238). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.92.
Does UC Irvine have a Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society?
UC Irvine's Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society major preparation includes PHILOS 1, PHILOS 2, PHILOS 4, PHILOS 5, PHILOS 3 and PHILOS 22, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Irvine for Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society?
Admitted Philosophy, with a Specialization in Law and Society transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.50–3.92.
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