Program Overview
The Legislative Drafting at The University of the West Indies is a LLM programme in Humanities 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 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 Legislative Drafting 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 Legislative Drafting 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
- Core Course in Legislative Drafting
- Public Law I
- Public Law II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- graduates of the University on the West Indies holding the LL.B. degree;
- graduates of the University of the West Indies or of an approved University holding a degree which includes such law subjects as shall satisfy the Board for Graduate Studies and Research or
- persons who having obtained a professional legal qualification, are admitted to practise in any part of the Commonwealth, and who have also been certified as being in practice for a minimum of five years.
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