Program Overview
The Public Law at The University of the West Indies is a LLM programme in Law over 12 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 law. 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 Public Law 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Law
- Advanced Public International Law
- Advanced International Human Rights Law or
- Competition Law in a Global Economy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduates of this University holding the LL.B. degree;
- Graduates of this University or of an approved University holding a degree which includes such law subjects as shall satisfy the Board for Graduate Studies and Research;
- Graduates of this University or of an approved University who, having obtained a professional legal qualification, are admitted to practice in any part of the Commonwealth;
- persons who having obtained a professional legal qualification, are admitted to practice in any part of the Commonwealth, and who have also been certified as being in practice for a minimum of five years; or
- Graduates of this University or of any approved University who satisfy the Board of Graduate Studies and Research of their capability to undertake the course of study leading to the award of the LL.M. degree.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,500 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of the West Indies directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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 12 months