Program Overview
The Labour and Employment Relations at University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados is a MSc 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 Labour and Employment Relations 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 Labour and Employment Relations 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
- Compensation Management
- Labour History
- Employment Relations in a Global Environment
- Caribbean and International Labour Law
- Collective Bargaining &Disputes Resolution
- Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment
- Labour Economics
- Research Methods For Business & Social Sciences
- Human Resources Information Systems
- Contemporary Issues in Employment Policy
- Human Resources Management Strategy
- Issues in Labour Migration
- Public Sector Employment Relations
- Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should normally possess an honours degree in Labour Studies, Human Resource Management, the Social Sciences or related fields from internationally accredited universities. Applicants from varied academic backgrounds will be assessed on the basis of transcripts of grades from prior undergraduate or graduate experiences, letters of reference and prior work experience. Initiative, willingness to work independently and overall interest in Labour and Employment issues will be important characteristics of successful candidates. The Faculty Sub-Committee will seek evidence of these characteristics in the applications.\xc2\xa0
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
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