UNCMaster of Arts in TeachingUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 9, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic transcripts

Unofficial transcript from each university attended; official copies required if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Minimum 3.0 expected; applicants with GPA 2.7–3.0 are encouraged to apply and should address GPA in the statement of purpose. 2.7 is the legislatively mandated minimum for initial teacher preparation.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Content-related course or major requirements vary by licensure area; see ed.unc.edu/academics/programs/master-of-arts-in-teaching/how-to-apply-deadlines/.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Recommended minimum for international applicants.
TOEFL: New scale: 5 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; Recommended minimum for tests taken on or after 26 January 2026.; Recommended minimum for tests taken before 26 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.