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55 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
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.
Government - Comparative Politics and Political Theory
Government - Comparative Politics and Political Theory from The University of the West Indies aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes.
International Economic Law (Leuphana Double Degree)
International Economic Law (Leuphana Double Degree) from The University of the West Indies is a minimum 12-month degree programme, starting with two semesters at the University of the West Indies, followed by a semester and research paper at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany.
Gender and Development Studies
Gender and Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is designed to provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary programme, focusing on gender and development.
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.
Literatures in English
Literatures in English from The University of the West Indies covers Caribbean literature, English literature from Elizabethan to modern times.
Applied Psychology
The M.Sc. in Applied Psychology at The University of the West Indies was developed to meet the needs of the growing number of graduates in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
The Psychology of Education
The Psychology of Education from The University of the West Indies provides grounding in Psychology, giving particular attention to its implications for education, teaching, learning and research methods. Thus, the student gains an understanding of the psychological foundations of education and instructional strategies.
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.
International Trade Policy
The M.S. in International Trade Policy at The University of the West Indies was developed in recognition of a rapidly globalizing economy and the opportunities and challenges presented to a new group of professional practitioners.
Caribbean Studies - Languages
Caribbean Studies - Languages from The University of the West Indies lets you become an expert on Caribbean culture, language and literature.
Development Studies
Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is a one-year (two years, part-time) programme offered by the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES).
Gender and Development Studies
Gender and Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is designed to provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary programme, focusing on gender and development.
Gender Studies
Gender Studies from The University of the West Indies seeks to analyse theoretical approaches to gender and development while localizing them in the regional context and beyond.
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development from The University of the West Indies aims to train professionals who can contribute to the strengthening of organisations both through organisational analysis and intervention and through training, team-building and effective leadership.
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.
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.
Economics
The M.S. in Economics at The University of the West Indies will impart theoretical knowledge – technical and analytical skills, which will help decision-makers to understand the environment in which they operate and by extension give them the tools to enhance the quality of their decision making.