Overview

History and International Relations from The University of the West Indies fosters knowledge and understanding of history, heritage, and archaeology at the graduate and undergraduate levels and seeks to develop students’ analytical skills and professionalism.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Study of the Past in the Atlantic World

World History

Political Institutions and Analysis

International Relations

Social Research

Regional or National History courses.

Freedom, Decolonization and Independence in the Caribbean since 1804

International Relations: Theories and Approaches

Principles of Public International Law

International and Regional Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-03-31 00:00:00

More details

Applications received before the deadline will be given priority consideration, those received after may be considered if there are still places available.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History International Relations View 14 other Bachelors in History in Jamaica

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) and/or GCE O'Level / BGCSE subjects (Grades A-C) including English Language AND two double Units CAPE subjects or 2 GCE A-Level subjects (one of which must be a Humanities subject for which courses are taught at the University). Strongly recommended : A foreign language

Individuals without a foreign language pass, at least at CXC CSEC, will be required to take a least one of the basic foreign languages courses.

Applicants for the Entertainment and Cultural Enterprise Management programme must have CSEC/BGCSE Mathematics

Tuition Fee

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International

15000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 USD per year during 36 months.
National

1948 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1948 USD per year during 36 months.

National tuition per annum J$300,000

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History and International Relations.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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