Heritage Studies The University of the West Indies

Overview

Heritage Studies at The University of the West Indies aims to create heritage specialists who can develop and manage the cultural and heritage resources of Barbados and the wider Caribbean, while working within global standards for the heritage industry. Graduates of the programme will be able to immediately apply their skills across all sectors of the heritage industry including tourism, museums, archives, government and academia.

Careers

Skills of the Historian include: research, critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communication. Careers can be found in areas such as: 

• Museums, libraries and heritage sites: Cultural and heritage manager,Archivist, Museum education officer, Archaeologist, Curator, Tour guide, Historic preservation specialist, Librarian

• Business and Commerce: Corporate historian, Social media manager, Content editor, HR manager, Public relations officer, Marketing officer, Communications officer, Records manager, Office manager, Administrative assistant, Event planner, Supply chain manager

• Researcher: Genealogical research, Research assistant, Research analyst, Media researcher

• Writer: Author, Editor, Script writer, Documentary producer, Public advocate, Contract historian, Journalist

• Politics and Government: Political campaign manager, Records manager, Diplomat, Public affairs specialist, Policy advisor, Intelligence officer, Teacher, Cultural resource manager