表演研究生证书是为期两学期的学士学位课程，面向希望在小提琴，中提琴，大提琴，大提琴，低音提琴，吉他，曼陀林，班卓琴，长笛等领域进行密集而集中的音乐学习的高级非学位学生而设计。 ，单簧管，双簧管，低音管，萨克斯管，号角，小号，次中音长号，低音长号，上低音号，大号，打击乐器，钢琴，声音或歌剧表演。录取的前提是学士学位或同等学历。母语不是英语的申请者必须被证明具有可接受的英语能力，然后才能被常规录取。他们可以通过提交TOEFL，PTE或IELTS考试成绩来做到这一点。除了12个学分时，国际学生还可以参加英语课程
The Graduate Certificate in Performance is a two-semester post-baccalaureate course of study designed for advanced, non-degree seeking students wishing to pursue intense and concentrated musical study in violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, piano, voice, or opera performance at the graduate level. Prerequisite for admission is a bachelor's degree or an equivalent diploma. Applicants whose first language is not English must prove acceptable English language ability before being granted Regular Admission. They may do so by submitting TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS test scores. International students may enroll in English courses in addition to the 12 credit-hour requirement. Applicants who successfully graduate from level 7 of UNC's Intensive English Program may be eligible for Regular Admission. Applicants who have received a bachelor's or master's degree from a US Institution do not need to submit language scores. All students are required to be enrolled in an appropriate health insurance plan.