Overview

Dynamic faculty with years of experience in the field are committed to preparing graduates to create solutions for societal problems that include social, racial, economic, health and mental health inequity.

Graduates in the Social Work program at University of North Carolina Wilmington work in a variety of public and private settings that offer services that address every facet of life.

Additional opportunities

Interested students may study abroad and participate in global social work through partnerships in London, Ireland and India.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Practice : Collaborative Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Relationships in Social

Work Practice

Pre-Field Graduate Seminar

The Idea of Social Work: History, Philosophy and Theory of Social Work Practice

Research in Clinical Practice : Evaluating Social Work Practice

Life Transitions and Human Development in the Social Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 595 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent for non-U.S. students), Advanced Standing applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a CSWE accredited institution.

3.0 undergraduate GPA (on 4.0 point scale)

A liberal arts base of undergraduate study, which includes courses in human biology or human development, basic statistics, introduction to psychology and introduction to sociology

GRE is not required for students that have a cumulative GPA of a 3.25 or higher. The 3.25 GPA applies to the last institution attended where the undergraduate degree was conferred. In addition, students that hold a graduate degree in another field are not required to take the GRE.

GRE Waiver Form (PDF)

Acceptance to UNCW Graduate School

No credit given for life experience

Tuition Fee

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International

21364 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21364 USD per year during 24 months.
National

21364 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21364 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

5278 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5278 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Wilmington

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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