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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location North Carolina, US
Language English

Program Overview

The History 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 History 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Chapel Hill, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. African History Through Pop Music
  2. American History since 1865
  3. The World Since 1945

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Online applications are available at the Graduate School\xc2\x92s Webpage after September 1, www.gradschool.unc.edu. In accord with the UNC-CH Graduate School, the final deadline for submitting all materials for the application is December 1, 2015. The History Department strongly urges interested students to submit their applications by November 21, 2015. All materials are to be submitted online; the application fee is $85. The following supporting information are required components of your application:
  • transcripts
  • letters of recommendation
  • statement of purpose
  • writing sample

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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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
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months