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Our Journalism master’s area of study admits once annually, to begin the program in late June. Apply online via the UNC Graduate School website by our fall 2025 deadline of Jan. 14, 2025.
An overview of the application and admissions process to join our program:
Admissions decisions are based on several criteria. One of the most important parts of the application is the statement of purpose and research interests. We encourage you to be as specific as possible in outlining your scholarly interests and career goals and their fit with our program and faculty. We also consider standard criteria like grade-point averages and letters of recommendation. GRE scores are not required.
Criteria for admission include:
Visit the UNC Graduate School website to apply online, selecting “Master’s or Doctorate Degree” as your application type and these selections on the Program of Study page:
The following materials are required with your online application (due at the application deadline unless otherwise noted):
An approximate timeline for the admissions process, subject to change:
*The non-refundable $250 enrollment deposit will be credited toward your first-semester tuition and fees. Failure to respond within stated timeframe may result in the withdrawal of the offer of admission.
Incoming graduate students attend orientation shortly before classes begin. We’ll provide information about orientation and other onboarding in late spring/early summer.
Begin your application today, or sign up to learn more at our next online info session.
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.