Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Liberal Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 8,210 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Liberal Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'The opportunity to be part of the only GLS program in the eastern part of North Carolina and to study at one of the premier regional universities in the South as frequently acknowledged by annual surveys conducted by U.S. News and World Report.\', \'An innovative curriculum, including: social concerns and cultural systems; environment, science and society; arts, literature, and society with post-baccalaureate certificates possible in gerontology and Hispanic studies.\', "The opportunity to create and pursue an individualized course of study that best meets the student\'s personal interests and needs.", \'Stimulating interaction with a mature, enthusiastic community of life-long learners.\', \'A personal, truly student-oriented touch, both in terms of academic counseling and a teaching faculty fully committed to teaching excellence.\', \'Access to a first-rate academic library and state-of-the-art computing resources.\', "The opportunity to refine the student\'s communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for admission for graduate study at UNC Wilmington applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution. The Graduate School will determine equivalency of international baccalaureate degrees.
- Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study.
- Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations are required by some, but not all, programs. Recommendations are completed and must be submitted through the online application. During the application process, applicants will be prompted to enter the names and contact information of their recommenders. Once the recommender information has been saved, an e-mail notification will be sent on the applicant\xc2\x92s behalf, prompting the recommender to complete the form. The application may be submitted prior to recommender completion. Self-monitor the progress from your online application and application checklist.
TEST SCORES
Test Scores dated older than five years are not acceptable. Official scores must be sent directly to the Graduate School at UNCW. Make sure to include your full name, birthdate, and gender on your test scores. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application. If the exam will be taken at a later date (no later than four weeks prior to the published program deadline) you may enter the date the exam will be taken and submit the application. Please note that official scores still need to be sent to the Graduate School if the exam is taken at a later date.
APPLICATION FEE
A $60 USD (non-transferrable and non-refundable) application fee is due upon submission and is payable by MasterCard or Visa via the online application.
TRANSCRIPTS
The Graduate School requires one (1) official transcript (official transcripts are received in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution or electronically delivered via an approved third party vendor) from each university, college, community college, junior college and high school dual enrollment institution attended. Transfer credit listed on another institution\'s transcript is not acceptable. If you do not request one (1) official transcript from each institution attended, the processing of your application will be delayed.
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants, please note: Prior to submission, applicants that reside (i.e., are physically located) outside of North Carolina must refer to the Distance Education website to make certain that UNCW has secured authorization to offer online courses to the residents in their state. If you reside in a state where UNCW is not currently authorized to offer online courses, contact the Office of External Programs.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,210 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,210 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Wilmington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, United States
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months