Overview

Social Work from The University of the West Indies reflects fundamental themes necessary for region-building and development, including: advocacy for human rights and social justice for the advancement of communities, groups or individuals in order to release human potential for self-empowerment.

Students at Social Work from The University of the West Indies will:

foster and demonstrate understanding of core theories and practices in social work through new ways of thinking and learning.

be seeking a career change to social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Abnormal Psychology

Lifespan Diversity within the Caribbean

Case Management

Family Context

Applied Social Research

Working with Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

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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

An acceptable pass in CXC-CSEC Mathematics or its equivalent; AND

An acceptable pass in CXC-CSEC English A; AND

One of the following minimum qualifications: Either five subjects (at least two GCE A Level or CAPE) and the remainder acceptable passes in CXC-CSEC or GCE O’ Level; OR Four subjects (at least three GCE A Level or CAPE) and the fourth an acceptable pass in the CXC-CSEC or GCE O’ Level, Grade requirements for CXC/CSEC subjects are General Proficiency, Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II, or III from June 1998.

Holders of five (5) CXC-CSEC or GCE O-Level passes or equivalent, not necessarily obtained at the same sitting.

Entrants with a Certificate from UWI or another approved Caribbean tertiary level institution, having attained a B+ average or a minimum GPA of 2.5.

English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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4110 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

4110 USD / year

≈ 4110 USD / year

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Overview

Students at Social Work from The University of the West Indies will:

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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