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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Department of English is located in Chapel Hill, NC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 12 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test 1 Foreign Language Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
333
Applied
47
Accepted
24
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 for last 2 undergraduate years, writing sample | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 for last 2 undergraduate years, writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
147
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.72% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.76% |
| White or Caucasian | 88% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.68% |
| Asian | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (35%)
Female (64%)
Faculty
63
Total faculty
Full-time - 51
Part-time - 12
Male (34)
Female (29)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | African-American, Southern, period, genre, critical theory/culture studies |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. James P. Thompson
Chairman
Phone: 919-962-6872
Fax: 919-962-3520
Chairman
Phone: 919-962-6872
Fax: 919-962-3520
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