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Master of Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

International students can study the Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered online in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.

About Master of Liberal Studies

Gain a Broader Interdisciplinary Perspective

The MALS program prepares you to meet the many complex challenges facing society, the world and regional communities, most of which do not fall within the strict confines of a single discipline or professional degree program.

You will have opportunities to engage in independent studies tailored to your interests.

Exploration of Liberal Arts

The MALS program provides a highly integrated exploration of the liberal arts, which not only adheres to the traditional values of broad liberal arts education but is specifically designed for highly motivated learners who wish to deepen their understanding of the social, scientific, and humanistic dimensions of today's world.

Apply critical theories and creative solutions to problem

Make connections between various theories and ideas

Express oneself articulately in writing and orally

Conduct complex research, synthesize it, and argue persuasively in support of a claim based on evidence

Analyze the value and significance of one's own creative work, and to situate it within the context of similar creative works

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Liberal Studies

Our alumni work in:

Teach students and contribute to their learning development.

Promote authors and books in a variety of ways, such as scheduling media interviews and setting up book signings.

Develop, implement and evaluate policy solutions for the problems society faces.

Generate interest in products and services through tasks such as brainstorming ideas for marketing campaigns, creating messages to improve brand awareness, researching and analyzing data, and developing presentations.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.

Master of Liberal Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen