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Master of Sociology & Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
Master of Sociology & Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
The Sociology & Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a Full Time Master 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 2 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 Master of Sociology & Criminology
Apply theory to the analysis of substantive topics
Use research methods to address formal questions or hypotheses
Present a clear and well-written analysis of a criminological or sociological issue
Communicate at a scholarly and professional level
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Sociology & Criminology 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)
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
- 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 Sociology & Criminology
Find your career in:
Produce information for people who make decisions about programs.
Collect, organize, analyze and interpret data and opinions to explore issues, solve problems and predict trends.
Develop a plan through analysis of data and identification of goals for the community or the project.
Plan, organize, direct and control resources to achieve specific goals.
Research, plan, develop and implement one or more of the organization's outreach program services and is responsible for the delivery and overall success of each program.
Create ideas and plan, especially those carried out by a business or government.
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Sociology & Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
Application Fee 75
How to Apply for Master of Sociology & Criminology 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 Sociology & Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
United States of America, Aberdeen