Program Overview
The Applied Psychology at University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados is a MSc programme in Psychology, 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 psychology. 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 Applied Psychology 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 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Themes in Applied Psychology
- Applied Research Design and Statistics
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology
- Cross Cultural Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Psychopathology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To qualify for entry applicants should have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field with at least Second Class honours or equivalent. Students without a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Psychology or Social Work will be considered but the department will require these students to complete specific pre-requisite courses. Most applicants will be interviewed.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,000 (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