Overview

The History program offered by The University of the West Indies is ideal for students that want to know more about the world and to understand how the society works.

Our Department is proud of having highly qualified lecturers, including three Professors and three Professors Emeriti. The History, Philosophy and Archaeology Lecturers are very active in conducting and publishing research, working to bring to our students the latest in their specialized fields at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

During our M.Phil. in History from the University of the West Indies students will:

learn more about the Caribbean trajectory from the first human settlements to diversified and independent nations.

learn about African, American and European nations in exciting courses like History of Carnival in Brazil, the Black Experience in the United States and Women in the 20th Century Africa.

dig into the Barbadian past to examine fishing tools and cooking pots used by the first inhabitants of the island

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Emergence of West Indian History

Society and Economy in Pre- Colonial Africa

Nation Building in Western Africa

Artifacts, Archives and Museums

Women and Islam in Africa

Family History and Historical Biography

History and Caribbean Heritage

Current Debates in History

Advanced Methods in History

Politics in Post-slavery Barbados, 1838-1937

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum requirement for admission is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree.

Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)

Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)

Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

Research proposal- 2-3 pages, outlining the area of research, the problem being investigated, the reason you wish to research this area, and the proposed methodology.

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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

National tuition fee full time/ part time: BBD$6,300, BBD$3,150

International tuition fee part time: US$9,325

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

During our M.Phil. in History from the University of the West Indies students 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

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bridgetown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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