Program Overview
The Classics at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Classics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,356 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,205 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chapel Hill, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Classics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Greek art and archaeology
- Roman art and archaeology
- Ancient history
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
The department begins to make decisions on admissions and financial aid for new students in January of each year. Although the deadline for applications is Dec. 13 and the deadline for recommendation letters is Dec. 20, it is recommended to upload applications and materials even earlier in order to avoid any problems. The Classics department does not separately consider applications for admission in the spring semester; applicants interested in beginning work in the spring semester must meet the normal deadlines for consideration and to be admitted for the academic year. The department urges applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) no later than the October of their application year. The department awards both MA and PhD degrees, but it is assumed that all applicants are interested in completing the PhD. We do not offer a terminal MA, so we accept only students who want to pursue their PhD. All students must work toward their MA firstEnglish Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,356 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,205 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,356 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,205 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Chapel Hill directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
North Carolina, US
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1789, the university began enrolling students in 1795,...
University Profile- Start Date March 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months