Overview

Political Science from The University of the West Indies is a degree programme (full-time/part-time) consisting of 30 courses (90 credits). It provides students with a broad understanding of political theories, systems, public policy and how these interplay on an international, regional, local and public spheres.

Careers

Administration

Policy Analysts

Foreign/Diplomatic Officers

Public Officers

Project officer in the UN Group of Institutions

Research officers

Politics

Teachers

Media Correspondents

Journalists

Political Marketing & Communications

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political economy

Democracies, autocracies and transitions

Diversity, equality and justice

History of the modern world since 1750

Public Policy and Governance

History of political thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago

Disciplines

Political Science

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Confirmation Receipt

Application Processing Fee Receipt

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate (where applicable)

Legal Affidavit or Deed Poll if present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate

Academic Certificates [GCE, CAPE (CXC), CSEC (CXC).

Professional Certificate/Diploma

Official transcripts sent directly from awarding institutions

Autobiographical Statement

English Proficiency

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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

10050 USD / year

≈ 10050 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year

Additional Details

tuition for nationals TT$675 per credt

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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