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Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Women's & Gender Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies

Study Gender and Sexuality Topics

The minor provides interdisciplinary and intersectional analyses of constructions of gender and sexuality. Students examine the status of girls, women and marginalized groups and identities from a variety of historical, cultural and theoretical perspectives.

You are required to take one core WGS course (WGS 210: Introduction to Gender Studies), but there are a wide variety of core and elective courses to choose from that most closely align with their major field of study.

This makes the WGS minor an interdisciplinary minor that can be obtained without adding an additional workload.

Understand and effectively articulate the roles gender plays in different cultural contexts

Analyze women's participation in, contribution to, and transformation of areas of social life including culture, society, politics, economy and religion

Develop strategies for reducing prejudice and stereotyping of women and minorities

Take part in internship and scholarship opportunities

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies

WGS minors have careers in:

Knowledge of women's and gender issues is valuable in non-profit work and community advocacy.

Alumni have careers as K-12 teachers and college/university professors.

The program is good preparation for studying law.

Graduates use their skills and knowledge to address women's and gender studies issues in the workplace.

The practical skills and knowledge the program imparts are valued in marketing and advertising.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Women's & Gender Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen