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55 Master's degrees offered by the university
Economics
Economics from The University of the West Indies involves independent study, directed by a supervisor, and the production of a thesis. The essential difference between the master and doctoral levels lies in the quality of a successful Ph.D. thesis, which must be judged to be the result of original research.
Sociology
The M.S. in Sociology at The University of the West Indies is a strategic response to a need for critical research that seeks to document, assess and predict sociological factors that affect and are affected by social constructs, institutions and conditions.
National Security and Strategic Studies
The M.S. in National Security and Strategic Studies at The University of the West Indies is focusing on a policy oriented approach, as well as on critical examination of the theories and concepts that have influenced regional strategic, defence and anti-crime policies.
French
The M.Phil. in French at The University of the West Indies is ideal for students interested in learning a foreign language.
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
The M.Phil. in Literatures in English at The University of the West Indies is devoted to both the teaching of and research on literatures in English, that is, a wide variety of Anglophone literatures and not just English Literature.
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.
Applied Psychology
Applied Psychology from The University of the West Indies was developed to meet the needs of the growing number of graduates in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
Government - International Relations
Government - International Relations from The University of the West Indies explores the dynamic of global and regional conflict and cooperation from historical and transnational perspectives. It seeks to promote a critical understanding of contemporary events by exposing students to different theoretical perspectives, empirical and other methodologies.
Telecommunication and Policy Management
Telecommunication and Policy Management at The University of the West Indies seeks to meet the demand for advanced training of telecommunication executives and technical specialists in the specialized areas of Policy, Technology and Management.
International Public and Development Management
International Public and Development Management from The University of the West Indies responds to the “global management revolution” in which public services and policy management are designated development management and seeks to equip students with adequate conceptual and practical tools for managing development efforts.
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.
E-Governance
E-Governance from The University of the West Indies is about the use of information and communication technology (ICTs) to better deliver services and democracy. The programme also seeks to analyse and describe the linkages between government, the business world and civil society and their use of the internet and other digital devices to facilitate effective decision making.
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.
Counselling Psychology
Counselling Psychology from The University of the West Indies was developed to meet the growing need for qualified counsellors in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
Social Policy
Social Policy from The University of the West Indies is designed to teach the following: The philosophy of science and the research process; Alternative research designs; Time and information management principles; The management of information to support the research process; The use of computer programs written for the selected methods Provide practice in writing; presentation and study skills.
Geography
At Geography from The University of the West Indies we address some of the most pressing concerns facing the Caribbean today including environmental and climatic change, urban and rural development, coastal dynamics, natural hazards, water resources and environmental management.
Caribbean Studies: Literatures
The M.A. in Caribbean Studies: Literatures at The University of the West Indies offers an interdisciplinary approach to language, literature and culture well known overseas.
Spanish
The M.Phil. in Spanish at The University of the West Indies offers research supervision of Reading Fields leading to the M.Phil in Hispanic literatures, Spanish language as well as interdisciplinary topics.
Language and Literacy Education
Language and Literacy Education from The University of the West Indies is the ideal preparation for a rewarding education career that makes a positive impact in both the lives of students and the systems that serve them.