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In a single year of study in Chapel Hill, aspiring and early-career journalists complete an intensive dive into learning the specialized skills of their craft.
Our master’s students join a school whose status among the leaders in the field is built on more than a century of journalism education and backed by more national student journalism awards than any other school over the last decade.
Our application opens in August, with a submission deadline in December. Following admissions interviews and decisions, we’ll host virtual programming for admitted applicants to hear more from our faculty and students.
“I simply would not have my [post-graduation job as graphics editor at The Wall Street Journal] if not for the UNC master’s program. The large international project in which two classes of students traveled to Panama to produce a multimedia website from scratch was an invaluable experience I don’t think I would have had in any other program.”
Complete this form, and we’ll notify you of upcoming info sessions and deadlines, along with other program updates.
Or contact the Graduate Studies team at mjgrad@unc.edu or (919) 843-8307.
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.
Our collaborative, interdisciplinary culture at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media creates new knowledge, advances scholarship and inspires storytelling. Fueled by world-class resources, field-leading interdisciplinary centers and a vast alumni network, the impact of our work helps address the big societal questions of our day.