Program Overview
The Heritage Studies at University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Heritage Studies 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 Heritage Studies 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
- Caribbean History and Heritage
- Principles and Practices of Archives
- Museum Development, Management and Curatorship
- Landscape History of the Eastern Caribbean
- Cultural Resource Management for Heritage Sites
- Research paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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 2018-01-22
- Language English