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55 Master's degrees offered by the university
Educational Planning and Policy
Educational Planning and Policy from The University of the West Indies seeks to equip participants with the requisite skills to enable them to work with countries in the Caribbean in the development and implementation of educational plans.
Cultural Therapy
Cultural Therapy from The University of the West Indies employs the ‘Scientist-Practitioner’ model which reflects the twin emphases of research and the enhancement of learning through opportunities for the practical application of theoretical knowledge.
Economic Development Policy
The M.Phil. in Economic Development Policy at The University of the West Indies has programmes that are research-oriented with supervision in the areas of social policy (including human resource development); governance and public policy; economic development policy and management; and integration theory and practice.
Political Science, Social Work and Sociology
At Political Science, Social Work and Sociology from The University of the West Indies candidates are required to present and defend a Thesis Proposal of acceptable scope and quality for the degree. The Thesis must follow the guidelines set out in the documentation provided by the School for Graduate Studies and Research.
Economic Development Policy
Economic Development Policy from The University of the West Indies focuses on issues relevant to small developing countries operating within a dynamic international environment.
Financial and Business Economics
Financial and Business Economics from The University of the West Indies centers on economic theory and econometrics, but also engages with cutting-edge issues in finance and business.
International Economics and International Law
International Economics and International Law at The University of the West Indies aims to prepare the student to understand not only the economic rational but to have a strong grasp of the interplay between international economics and international law and institutions.
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies from The University of the West Indies aims to unlock the potential of the Caribbean Region and contribute to regional integration through the excellence of its scholarship and the education of the region’s human resources.
Translation (French and Spanish)
Translation (French and Spanish) at The University of the West Indies deals with translation as a process in bilingual communication with a focus on translation into English.
Sociology
Students at Sociology from The University of the West Indies pursue a set of core courses in sociological theory and research methods in addition to a structured sequence of courses in an area of specialization.
Literatures in English
Literatures in English from The University of the West Indies is to prepare students for (a) further scholarly and academic research in a doctoral programme, (b) teaching at the secondary and /or tertiary level, and (c) working in related careers such as publishing, mass media, library and information studies, public relations, and the creative industries.
Development Studies
Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is designed to produce graduates with specialized leadership skills for development and an interdisciplinary grasp of the Social Sciences.
Heritage Studies
The M.A. in Heritage Studies at The University of the West Indies continues to create marketable graduates in the field, deepening and diversifying students' knowledge base in this area. Emphasis is placed on innovative types of experiential learning and management aspects of the industry.
Governance and Public Policy
Governance and Public Policy from The University of the West Indies focuses on issues relevant to small developing countries operating within a dynamic international environment.
Social Context and Education Policy
Social Context and Education Policy from The University of the West Indies is designed to provide educators with an understanding of how social, cultural, philosophical, and institutional forces shaping education systems, student learning, and educational policies, within the Caribbean region.