Overview

The Tourism, Recreation and Sport 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

Recreational Sports Leadership Option

Students selecting this option desire to find employment in recreational sport and/or fitness settings. These may include university campus recreation sports, local and regional sports clubs, and fitness centers. Classes include courses in facility management, inclusive recreation, planning and managing sports leagues, and leadership.

Public/Non-Profit Option

Students selecting this option focus their study on working with municipal, state and federal parks and recreation departments, YMCAs, Boys' and Girls' Clubs, and other outdoor recreation settings. Classes include information in facility management, inclusive recreation, communication and leadership.

Tourism and Commercial Recreation Option

Individuals selecting this option are prepared for management in a range of tourism and commercial recreation settings including cruise ships, theme parks, tour operators, spas, resorts and hotels, and professional meeting and event planning. Courses include resort and spa management, assessment of tourism's economic, environmental and social impacts and convention and meeting planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leisure and Society
Program Planning and Leadership
Inclusive Recreation Services
Excellence in Service Quality
Leadership and Management of Recreation Services
Research and Evaluation in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Sport and Exercise Science Tourism & Leisure View 390 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson test of English score unless: English is applicant's native language.
Applicant has an SAT-I critical reading score of 450 or higher or an ACT minimum score of 20 on the reading section.
A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

Tuition Fee

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International

21318 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21318 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21318 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21318 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

4443 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4443 USD per year during 48 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 Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Tourism, Recreation and Sport.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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