Program Overview
The Caribbean Studies- Languages at The University of the West Indies is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Caribbean Studies- Languages programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Barbados and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Caribbean Studies- Languages programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Caribbean Linguistic and Cultural Identity
- Teaching Second and Foreign Languages
- Creative Writing
- Visualizing the Caribbean
- Caribbean Theatre: Text and Performance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Full Matriculation: Passes in five subjects of which, at least two are CAPE/GCE A\xc2\x92 Levels or an Associate Degree with a GPA of 2.50, while the remainder may be an acceptable pass in CSEC/GCE/BGCSE examinations (including English) on entry to UWI or
- Lower Level Matriculation: At least 5 acceptable passes at CSEC/GCE/BGCSE examinations (including English) including one of the following; a Foreign Language, Mathematics, Geography, or an approved Science subject;
- A minimum of 5 passes in CSEC General Proficiency Grade I or II [or Grade III if done after 1998], or GCE O\xc2\x92 Levels at least Grade C or BGCSE examinations including English and one of the following: a Foreign Language, Mathematics, Geography, or an approved Science subject.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The University of the West Indies
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
The University of the West Indies (UWI), originally University College of the West Indies, is a public university system established to serve the higher education needs of the residents of 18...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months