Overview

The Applied Psychology program offered by The University of the West Indies will be an attractive offering to recent university graduates and practicioners who require analytical skills to address psychological issues within organisations and society.

Graduates with M.S. in Applied Psychology fromThe University of the West Indies will:

Have a working knowledge and appreciation of the discipline of psychology and psychological research;

Be able to analyse organisational and society problems by applying contemporary psychological theory;

Be able to conduct social psychological research to address organisational and societal problems;

Be able to contribute to the body of knowledge of psychology by futhering Caribbean psychological research; and who will

Be adequately skilled to pursue further postgraduate study in social psychology and related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes in Applied Psychology

Applied Research Design and Statistics

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology

Cross Cultural Psychology

Psychometrics

Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

37 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Psychology

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelors degree in Psychology from a recognized University with at least Upper Second Class Honours. Applicants with Bachelors degrees in other disciplines are required to complete the diploma in Psychology.

All applications must include a resumé, statement of purpose, copies of relevant transcripts and letters of reference. Most candidates are invited to an interview to discuss whether the programme is suitable for their career and training goals.

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Official Transcript

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Tuition Fees

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Citizens or residents

2328 USD / year

≈ 2328 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition/year: J$363,825

Funding

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Graduates with M.S. in Applied Psychology fromThe University of the West Indies will:

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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