11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The graduate program in American Studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill provides rigorous yet flexible training in a range of theoretical perspectives and research methodologies building on the interdisciplinary history of our scholarly pursuit. 

The Ph.D. in Public Policy at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill combines core foundations in theory, empirical and normative analysis, and a policy field area

Our graduate program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, currently ranked 11th among U.S. graduate programs in Political Science, is small and very selective; each year’s entering cohort is approximately 15 students. 

The Economics graduate program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students for research careers in academic, governmental and private institutions.

Our Media and Communication doctoral program in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students to lead in the academy and industry.

Our Organizational Behavior (OB) PhD Program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares you to conduct high-impact research on a broad range of topics critical to businesses and managers.

We offer a Ph.D. program in Psychology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill that is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and judgement needed to become active contributors at the highest-level to research, teach, and provide public and professional service in the community.

Graduate students in the Department of Geography at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill benefit from a collegial and interdisciplinary environment, participation in our externally-funded research programs, and opportunities for involvement in teaching and departmental governance. 

The Department of Sociology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers the master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees in sociology. 

Classical Archaeology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill has remained a nationally recognized strength of the Department of Classics for over 50 years.

The Graduate Program in German Studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers students the best of both intellectual worlds: a firm disciplinary foundation in German literature and culture, and a wide range of choices for interdisciplinary work.