Overview

Social Work (Special) from The University of the West Indies equips students with the knowledge and professional skills needed to support people in difficult circumstances to improve their wellbeing and challenge social injustice. Social workers also work to safeguard and provide protection to people who may be vulnerable.

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

Medical and mental health

Education

Family services

Court system Child Protection and Safeguarding

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disability Studies

International Social Work

Social Work Practice in Rural Communities

Social Gerontology

Anthropology of the Peoples of the Caribbean

Criminology

Sociology of Health and Illness

Social Policy Analysis

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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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago

Disciplines

Social Work

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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

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82

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who have a minimum of 5 CSEC passes or equivalent, inclusive of Mathematics and English Language, and are pursuing CAPE or A Level subjects or have equivalent qualifications

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

Additional Details

National tuition fee/credit: BBD$ 480

Funding

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Overview

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

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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