Overview

Our Sociology and Criminology program at University of North Carolina Wilmington is designed for students who combine a passion for public service with the desire to develop the skills necessary to address contemporary social problems and issues.

Key Features

The program requires the completion of 34 credit hours of graduate level course work, which can be completed in four semesters of full-time study or six semesters of part-time study.

Graduates of our program have moved on to careers as evaluators, researchers, planners, managers, advisors, program directors, and policymakers as well as PhD programs in Sociology & Criminology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Research Methods

Evaluation, Methods, and Policy

Sociological Theory

Data Analysis

Pro Seminar

Qualitative Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Criminology View 112 other Masters in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for graduate admission.

Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).

Three recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields; at least two must be from academics.

A writing sample in the form of a cover letter or statement of interest explaining how the MA in Sociology and Criminology may assist the candidate in meeting her or his personal goals.

Students must have a 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23325 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23325 USD / year

≈ 23325 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5763 USD / year

≈ 5763 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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