Overview

Languages, Literatures and Cultures students at the University of North Carolina Greensboro pursue one (or more) of five major-level concentrations: French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Global Languages and Communities, Applied Languages/K-12 Licensure for French, Applied Languages/K-12 Licensure for Spanish. Through the meaningful intellectual inquiry and firsthand experience that each concentration affords, they connect with individuals and communities locally and abroad while developing the skills for lifelong learning and dispositions that promote respect for all.

Learning Outcomes

Students receive excellent preparation for careers and graduate school, especially when combined with studies — or even second major s— in art history, business, consumer, apparel & retail studies, public health education, geography, environment and sustainability, history, philosophy, sociology, music, and international and global studies.
Graduates pursue many different career paths, including education, translation and interpretation, telecommunications, government and Foreign Service, and law.
Graduates have received competitive grants and fellowships, including Fulbright Teaching and Research Fellowships, Critical Language Scholarships, and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships, and they have been selected to participate in special experiences like the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) and the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
Graduates have earned advanced degrees at prestigious institutions, including Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Kentucky, University of Virginia, Georgetown University, and Vanderbilt University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community-Based Service Learning

Cultural Immersion through Community-Based Service Learning

Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision

Global Crossings: Topics in Images, Media, and Texts

Linguistics across Cultures

Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

Official SAT or ACT scores

Recommendation letters are not required but students graduating from U.S. high schools are strongly advised to have at least one recommendation submitted directly from a teacher or school counselor, not the student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25347 USD / year

≈ 25347 USD / year
Out-of-State

25347 USD / year

≈ 25347 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7864 USD / year

≈ 7864 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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