Program Overview
The Language at The University of the West Indies is a MA programme in Humanities over 15 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 Language 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: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Language 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
- Independent Reading Course I
- Independent Reading Course II or
- Library Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants should have a good honours degree in the discipline in question from a recognised tertiary institution. The minimum requirement for admission to a taught Master\xc2\x92s degree is normally a Lower Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent.
- In addition, applicants who have graduated from the UWI must have passed at least eight semester-long courses in the relevant discipline in Years II and III of the BA programme with grade B or better. (Other applicants should hold an equivalent qualification.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
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 15 months