Graduate Studies
We offer award-winning programs on campus in Chapel Hill and rigorous online options for working communications professionals.
Preparing you to succeed in media industries or the academy
In one of our doctoral, master’s or certificate programs, you’ll join a vibrant community built on a foundation of collaboration and dedicated to creating impact.
Ph.D.
Our doctoral program in Chapel Hill offers a close-knit community where students learn, develop as scholars and collaborate with faculty advisers and mentors.
Program detailsM.A. Journalism
In a single year of full-time study in Chapel Hill, aspiring and early-career journalists complete an intensive dive into learning the specialized skills of their craft.
Program detailsM.A. Strategic Communication
This new, one-year curriculum will prepare on-campus students for advertising, marketing communication and public relations positions in agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations and government.
Program detailsM.A. Theory & Research
This area of study is designed for students interested in pursuing doctoral degrees and careers in academia, or for students interested in non-academic research positions.
Program detailsM.A. Online
Accelerate your career while maintaining work and family responsibilities in the M.A. in Digital Communication program, designed for working communications professionals and their ambitious schedules.
Program detailsGraduate Certificates
We're launching three new online graduate certificates for working professionals, with credit transferrable to our online master's program.
Program details
Ph.D.
Our doctoral program in Chapel Hill offers a close-knit community where students learn, develop as scholars and collaborate with faculty advisers and mentors.
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Start your application
Applications to UNC Hussman graduate programs are administered by The Graduate School at UNC-Chapel Hill. Deadlines vary by program.
Why Carolina?
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is among the world’s leading research universities. Its nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the university was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.
Balancing Southern charm with high-tech enterprise, Chapel Hill occupies one corner of North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The region is home to hundreds of cutting-edge companies and offers access to limitless cultural experiences.
Why UNC Hussman?
Research and Creative Excellence
Our collaborative, interdisciplinary culture creates new knowledge, advances scholarship and inspires storytelling. The impact of our work helps address the big societal questions of our day.
Research
World-class Resources
Carroll Hall, your academic home as a UNC Hussman student, nurtures creativity and fosters innovation. The Curtis Media Center opened in 2022, featuring state-of-the-art technology for classroom learning and video and audio production.
Facilities
Field-leading Interdisciplinary Centers
UNC Hussman faculty and graduate students partner with other top schools and units within the university to operate research centers and labs that break new ground across disciplines.
Centers, Institutes and Affiliates
Vast Alumni Network
As mentors, advisers, research collaborators and prospective employers, more than 17,000 UNC Hussman alumni create a powerful network throughout North Carolina, the nation and more than 60 countries around the world.
Career Services
