Overview

Caribbean Studies from The University of the West Indies teaches students to:

Describe the main social, political and cultural structures that constitute the Caribbean

Discuss the impact of colonialism, anti-colonialism, nationalism, neo-colonialism, and globalization on the Caribbean

Account for the historical and contemporary migration flows to and from the Caribbean

Explain the historical development and persistence of social marginalization and poverty in the Caribbean

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Caribbean Film

History of the West Indies

Caribbean Popular Culture

West Indian Literary Classics

Gender, Sexuality and Race in Caribbean Culture

Women’s Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.4

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Passes in five subjects of which, at least two are CAPE/GCE ‘A’ Levels, or an Associate Degree with a GPA of 2.50, while the remainder may be an acceptable pass in CSEC/GCE/BGCSE examinations (including English) on entry to UWI;

OR At least five (5) acceptable passes at CSEC/GCE/BGCSE examinations (including English) including one of the following: a foreign language, mathematics, geography, or an approved science subject;

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18650 USD / year

≈ 18650 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3150 USD / year

≈ 3150 USD / year

Additional Details

Contributing Countries: BBD$6,300/ Non-contributing Countries: BBD$37,300fixed

Living costs

Bridgetown

Barbados

1960 - 2590 BBD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bridgetown

Funding

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