Program Overview
The Education at University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados is a MEd 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: USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
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
- Research Methods and Statistics in Education
- Fundamentals of Educational Research II
- Fundamentals of Educational Administration and Organizational Behavior
- Effective Leadership in Education
- Human Relations Management in Education
- The Legal, Financial, and Industrial Relations Environment of Educational Leadership
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A\nBachelor\xc2\x92s degree of at least Lower Second Class Honours and the\nDiploma in Education of The University of the West Indies or any other\ndiploma or certificate in Education acceptable to the School of\nEducation;
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with courses in Education acceptable to the School of Education;
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree and a Teacher\xc2\x92s College Certificate that are both acceptable to the School of Education,
- The Bachelor of Education Degree of the UWI or
- Any qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent by the appropriate committee of the Faculty of Humanities and Education;
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados 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 University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados
University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English