Program Overview
The Education at The University of the West Indies is a MPhil programme in Education, 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 education. 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 Education 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 115 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 115 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cognition and Learning
- Research Methods in Education
- Research Project (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology
- Personality Theory and Assessment
- Social Psychology of Education
- Cognition and Learning
- Curriculum Diffusion and Implementation
- Introduction to Educational Measurement
- Applied Psychometric Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours and the Diploma in Education of The University of the West Indies or any other diploma or certificate in Education acceptable to the School of Education;
- a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours with courses in Education acceptable to the School of Education; or
- a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours and a Teachers College Certificate that are both acceptable to the School of Education.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 115 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 115 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 115 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 115 (Tuition (Credit)) — 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- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English