About the course

A flexible course of study for master’s and doctoral degrees focuses on areas of choice and accommodates differences in students’ backgrounds. The two degree programs share a basic background preparation and a breadth requirement across theoretical, systems, and applied subject areas. The doctoral program includes work in specialized areas, preparation for teaching, and active involvement in advanced research.

　　A master’s candidate must earn 30 semester hours of credit in courses numbered 400 or higher, of which up to 6 hours may be transferred from another institution or graduate program. A core of 18 hours must be COMP coursework, excluding COMP 991 (Reading and Research). Satisfactory completion of the breadth requirement provides 9 hours of credit in this core. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$58,266

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chapel Hill
Fall (August), 2025	Chapel Hill

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.

　　The email addresses of three recommenders are required within the application for electronic submission.

　　Three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required.

　　Statement of purpose

　　a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution

　　an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better

　　The internet-based TOEFL exam = 90

　　IELTS minimum is 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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