Program Overview
The Professional Actor Training Program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a MFA programme in Humanities over 36 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 Professional Actor Training Program 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 34,588 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,898 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Chapel Hill, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Actor Training Program 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
- Acting
- Voice/Speech/Text
- Movement
- Rehearsal and Performance
- Voice/Speech/Dialects
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Prospective students should complete an online application to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the MFA Acting program.
- Send a resum\xc3\xa9, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and two official college transcripts.
- Once your application materials are received you will be contacted to schedule your audition, and given your choice of Chapel Hill, New York, or Chicago.
- For the audition, candidates should prepare two contrasting selections \xc2\x96 one in verse from Shakespeare, one contemporary \xc2\x96 each approximately two minutes long. For applicants who sing, a brief acappella selection is welcome.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,588 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,898 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,588 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,898 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
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 August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months