Overview

The Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management curriculum from University of North Carolina Wilmington is based not only on classroom experience but with significant experiential education.

Graduates find career opportunities in settings such as hotels, resorts, theme parks, convention and visitor centers, private recreation clubs, non-profit organizations, municipal parks and recreation departments, cruise ships and meeting and event planning.

Concentrations

Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Public and Non-Profit Recreation

Recreational Sport Leadership

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leisure and Society

Program Planning and Evaluation

Inclusive Recreation Services

Practicum in Recreation Services

Research and Evaluation in Recreation

Leadership and Management of Recreation Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Tourism & Leisure Kinesiology Leadership View 675 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.

Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).

Essay & short answer

An official transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23275 USD / year

≈ 23275 USD / year
Out-of-State

23275 USD / year

≈ 23275 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4576 USD / year

≈ 4576 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Concentrations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wilmington

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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