BA Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures (Central European Studies Concentration) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

The Slavic and East European Studies concentration in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures (GSLL) equips students with linguistic, communicative, literary, cultural, and historical competencies necessary to thrive in a diverse, networked world. With this major concentration, Carolina students are poised to succeed in a wide variety of professional fields including government, non-governmental organizations, policy think tanks, journalism, law, civil service, education, and beyond. The program offers a thorough and rigorous education in small seminars where students receive individualized attention from faculty members.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

At least four of the above courses (12 credit hours) must be taken at UNC–Chapel Hill to fulfill the requirements of the major. Required courses include GSLL 260 From Berlin to Budapest: Literature; HIST 250 Central Europe; HIST 260 From Kings to Communists: East-Central Europe in the Modern Era; BCS 404 Intermediate Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian Language II; CZCH 404 Intermediate Czech II; PLSH 404 Intermediate Polish II.

Career pathways

The department also hosts receptions and informational meetings for students interested in pursuing a major or minor, or for those seeking opportunities for internships, study abroad, graduate study, and employment in Germany, Austria, and Eastern or Central Europe.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (not programme-specific): apply through UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Admissions; international applicants submit an English proficiency score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge C1/C2) unless they qualify for the waiver, and transcripts translated into English.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,230 a year (2026-27). Full-time (12+ credit hours) undergraduate tuition for the year, stated as the tuition line of the 2026-27 in-state budget; one undergraduate rate band applies to all undergraduate degree programmes (NC resident rate, $3,615 per semester on the University Source

International applicants: USD 47,472 a year (2026-27). Full-time (12+ credit hours) undergraduate tuition for the year, stated as the tuition line of the 2026-27 out-of-state budget; one undergraduate rate band applies to all undergraduate degree programmes (non-resident rate, $23,736 per semester on the Univ Source

First-year applicants apply for fall enrollment (fall 2027 entry); transfer applicants apply through the Common Application with decisions by April 30.

First-year Early Action (non-binding): application deadline October 15, decision by December 20 for North Carolina residents and by February 15 for all other applicants. Regular Decision: application deadline January 15, decision by March 31. Enrollment confirmation deadline for both is May 1. Apply through the Common Application. The non-refundable application fee is $85, with a fee waiver available. SAT or ACT scores are optional with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale; students below 2.8 must submit an ACT of 17 or higher or an SAT of 930 or higher.

Transfer applicants: application and fee or waiver due February 15; supporting materials and residency due March 15; decisions by April 30; enrollment confirmation by May 15. Apply through the Common Application; the non-refundable application fee is $85.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unc.edu/

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