University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Hussman School of Journalism and Media
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Hussman School of Journalism and Media
The Hussman School of Journalism and Media, often referred to locally as "the J school", is a USA accredited professional journalism school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the so-called top Public Ivy schools. The School, founded in 1950, is ranked among the top ten best journalism schools in the United States.
Academic highlights
It offers studies in Journalism; Digital Communication and Multimedia; Mass Communication; Radio and Television; and Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Location
Carroll Hall houses the Hussman School of Journalism and Media located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a small college town with a vibrant music scene about 40 kilometres from the state capital, Raleigh. The campus is beautifully manicured and boasts several nationally significant historic landmarks among its buildings.
Did you know?
Twenty-four of the school's alumni and academics have won or been part of 28 Pulitzer Prizes, the award given for high quality journalism.
Language of Instruction | English | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | Partner entry requirement of 2.8 GPA | |||||
| Additional Requirement | Must have completed or be about to complete at least one introductory journalism or media unit at point of application to Monash Abroad | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 75% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 3 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia | |||||
Agreement Scope | Faculty of Arts | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Exchange students under this agreement must take the majority of their courses (units) from the Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits - UG | 15 credits - UG |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits - UG | 30 credits - UG |
Academic Calendar
UNC 'Spring' Semester (Monash semester 1): early January – early May
UNC 'Fall' Semester (Monash semester 2): mid-August – early December
See UNC's academic calendar here.
Digital Communication and Multimedia | Journalism | Mass Communication | Radio and Television |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
As an exchange student, you will have three housing options while studying at UNC: on-campus in traditional residence halls; Granville Towers; and off-campus housing.
Housing application availability will be communicated after you have been accepted as an exchange student.
UNC Chapel Hill offers advice on accommodation here.
Visas
As a general rule, a student visa is required to study in the US. To obtain a visa you will need to do so through the US Consulate General in Melbourne.
UNC Chapel Hill also provide some advice on visas, which can be found here.
Health and insurance
All students are required to have health insurance coverage. International students can enrol in the university insurance program, Student Blue. Exchange students may be able to waive the Student Blue insurance and substitute it for a preferred insurance policy. Students cannot start the process of waiving out of the mandatory insurance until after acceptance to the exchange program. More details about the specific waiver process will be provided by UNC post-acceptance.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Orientation is the day before the start of classes and attendance is mandatory. Specific details will be provided when students have been accepted.
Easing Abroad Students Entry (EASE) is a student organization at the Uuniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that welcomes international students and helps integrate them into life in North at Carolina. Find out more about EASE here.
Cost of living
Raleigh (c.29km from Chapel Hill), North Carolina on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only).
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
This program is only for Journalism and Media students intending to take predominantly journalism and media units. All other students should apply through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill brochure page.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
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