History and Journalism The University of the West Indies

Overview

History and Journalism from The University of the West Indies will benefit from a wide variety of courses that explore major regions of the world, without losing our focus on the Caribbean. My colleagues and I will dare you to be proactive, as you learn about the past and develop valuable skills for your careers in the future.

Once again, we wish to commit to be a student-oriented department and maintain the synergies between student and staff from which we can all benefit. Please, make sure to use the Department’s social media and other communication channels and share your feedback, as we continue breaking ground for the History and Archaeology Department of the future.

Careers

A degree in History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies provides our graduates with the ability to gain employment in private or public sector jobs which emphasize strengths such as: Experience in research methodology, Information management, Critical thinking/analytical skills aimed at problem solving, Critical analysis of all kinds of written, numerical and visual texts, Oral and written communication skills, Understanding of the past as a means of appreciating national identities and cultures and explaining current global trends.