Prospective Graduate Students

When choosing a graduate school, we know you consider many factors such as academic excellence, student support, location, and financial feasibility. The University of North Carolina Wilmington scores high marks in all these criteria, making it a popular choice among students. The university's graduate programs emphasize student engagement, creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression, and civic responsibility. We provide students numerous opportunities for advanced research and one-on-one interaction with professors.

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Graduate Degrees and Programs We offer a variety of programs to meet your needs. Explore our doctoral, master, certificate, add-on licensure and non-degree programs to find the right fit for you. Find Your Program

About the Graduate School Learn more about UNCW's Graduate School and why we are the best choice for you. Get to Know Us

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Off Campus Services

Off Campus Services, provided by the Office of the Dean of Students, contribute to the successful transition and university engagement of off-campus, non-traditional, and graduate students.

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Continuing and Lifelong Education Outside of our degree programs we offer continuing education including CEUs, test prep, career training and the opportunity to just be a curious life-long learner. Continue Learning

Featured Programs

M.F.A in Film Making

UNCW's MFA in Film making is an immersive three-year terminal degree program that prepares students to be complete filmmakers. The multi-modal curriculum covers screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing in multiple modes: narrative, documentary, and experimental.

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M.S in Data Science

UNCW now offers a master's degree in data science, a joint program offered by the departments of computer science and mathematics and statistics.

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Forensic Science Post Bac Cert

The online post-baccalaureate graduate certificate in forensic science: crime scene investigation comprises six 7-week courses. This is a professional development program geared toward preparing individuals for a career in forensic science.