About PhD Program,
J.D./Ph.D. dual degree program in law, media and communication: Students seeking admission to the J.D./Ph.D. dual degree program in law, media and communication must be admitted to the Ph.D. in Media and Communication program in the School of Media and Journalism by The UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School, and also be admitted to the School of Law. This typically requires a separate application package to each program seeking admission for the same Fall semester with a written statement in each application indicating that the student is seeking admission to the J.D./Ph.D. dual degree program in law, media and communication. Among other requirements, students seeking admission to the J.D./Ph.D. program in law, media and communication will be required to submit current GRE or LSAT scores for consideration for admission to the Ph.D. in Media and Communication program in the School of Media and Journalism, and a current LSAT score for consideration for admission to the School of Law. An approved earned master’s degree is required for admission to the Ph.D. in Media and Communication program in the School of Media and Journalism. Other application requirements apply for consideration for admission to each degree program in each school and should be consulted. Admitted first-year students in the UNC School of Law may apply to the J.D./Ph.D. dual degree program in law, media and communication by submitting a complete application package for consideration for admission by The UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School to the Ph.D. in Media and Communication program in the School of Media and Journalism on or before the deadline for admission to the Ph.D. program for the academic year that immediately follows the admitted law student’s first year of law school. In these instances, all admission requirements for the Ph.D. in Media and Communication program apply.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
A bachelor’s degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution
an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better
Along with these minimal requirements, admission decisions are based on a number of factors, including academic degrees and record, written statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, and relevant work and research experience. All admission recommendations are made by each individual program or department.
PhD Funding Coverage,
The Graduate School understands the significant role of funding in your graduate career. Many resources offered by The Graduate School are designed to help students, faculty, and staff better understand the funding resources available through The Graduate School and the policies and procedures that govern them. Our Graduate Funding Information Center (GFIC) supports graduate students by providing information to compete for external grants and fellowships which provide critical financial support and acknowledge the intellectual promise of our graduate students.
- Funding basics
- Funding from The Graduate School
- Stipend and benefits information
- External funding
- Graduate Funding Information Center
- Information for faculty and staff
Application Requirement,
- Graduate School online application »
- Application fee(non-refundable $95.00)
- Transcripts(complete, not selected courses)
- One unofficialtranscript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application. All unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to your application in order for your application to be reviewed. Please do not mail transcripts as part of your admission application; we only accept unofficial uploads for application evaluation. If you are offered admission, one official transcript for each university attended will be required prior to registration.
- Current letters of recommendation
- The email addresses of three recommenders are required within the application for electronic submission.
- Standardized test scores
- Please see specific program listingsfor test score requirement information.
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- Community Standards Questions
- Supplemental program information(any additional information or materials required by the program; must be uploaded within the application unless specified otherwise by your academic program.)
Application Deadline,
Dec 10, 2024
Application Fee,
- non-refundable $95.00
