MA Global Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

The Curriculum in Global Studies offers graduate work for the degree of master of arts (M.A.) in Global Studies. Students pursue a concentration in one of the following three thematic areas: global politics, institutions, and societies; global economy; or global migration and labor rights. A concentration in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) is also available, but it has distinct degree requirements (see below). To earn one of the three thematic concentrations in the Global Studies M.A., the student must fulfill the following curriculum requirements:

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: Global Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

Core courses include GLBL 700 Introduction to Research and Theory in Global Studies; GLBL 701 Political Economy of Development; GLBL 702 Global Politics; GLBL 703 Global Migration and Labor Rights; GLBL 992 Master's (Non-Thesis) (Writing Credits (; HIST 783 Introduction to Russian.

Career pathways

Prepare current and future leaders with knowledge and analytical skills needed for careers in international work; and

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Application information

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.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration. The GRE is not required for the Master of Applied Professional Studies.

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

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