MA English and Comparative Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum (applies to all graduate programmes): a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution completed before graduate study begins and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; application via the Graduate School online application with transcripts, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose and CV, plus any programme-specific tests/materials; international applicants add a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score; admission decisions are made by each programme. Programme-specific: Applicants for advanced degrees must have completed an undergraduate degree, customarily with a major in English, comparative literature, a foreign literature, area studies, or related field, at the time of enrollment. To be reviewed for admission by the department's graduate advisory committee, applications must be supported by Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, at least three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts showing courses, grades, and degrees awarded.