Overview

At Special Education from The University of the West Indies you will discover:

What Special Education is

The characteristics and nature of Special Needs

The role of schools and teachers in meeting the needs of these students

How to cater to the needs of students with disabilities

Current issues and topics in the field of Special Education

Careers

If you want to:

Advance your career as a teacher

Be a social worker

Be an advocate for children with disabilities

Become a speech therapist, education assessor or interventionist for students with disabilities

Continue on to the postgraduate programme

Then this degree is for you!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education

Working with Exceptional Learners

The Education of Children with Physical and Health Impairments

Curriculum, Theory, Planning and Practice

Research Methods in Education

Testing, Measurement and Evaluation

Philosophy of Education

Basic Data Analysis with the Computer

Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

60 alternative credits

60-90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

Special Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of five (5) passes in CSEC General Proficiency Grade I, II or Grade III (Grade III if done after 1998], or GCE O’ Levels at least Grade C, or BGCSE examinations including English and one of the following: a foreign language, mathematics, geography, or an approved science subject;

For the B Ed Programme: a Teachers’ College Diploma or Teachers’ College Certificate, and

be a trained teacher in the area of Special Education; that is, must have completed at least a two-year Teachers’ College Certificate in Special Education at a satisfactory level; or

have successfully completed a two-year Teachers’ College Certificate and, in addition, have completed at least a one-year course in an area in Special Education at a satisfactory level; or

possess any other qualification deemed satisfactory by the School of Education.

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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.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bridgetown

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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