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Overview
The Sociology program offered by The University of the West Indies is designed to build upon and advance participants theoretical and applied knowledge of sociology and prepare them for careers at the tertiary or secondary school levels or in local, regional or international research, policy or advocacy organizations This programme is geared towards advancing students into the doctorate in philosophy programme in sociology
Graduates with M.S. in Sociology from The University of the West Indies will:
- learn about a range of "classic" and "contemporary" sociological theory which includes an emphasis on Caribbean scholars and theorists;
- gain skills necessary to analyse, construct, and explicate theories as explanatory systems;
- gain skills necessary to collect, analyse, and interpret data, including basic and intermediate statistics and regression models
- gain basic computer software skills in statistical packages for the social sciences;
- develop the skills necessary to conduct sociological research and organise results competently in writing
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Sociological Theory
- Social Construction of Reality
- Race & Ethnicity Studies Specialisation
- Race, Colonialism and Culture
- Construction of Race in the Caribbean & Americas
- Social Development, Policy & Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 82
Credits
39 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Sociology Cognitive SciencesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 82
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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)
- To qualify for entry candidates should normally possess a least a Second Class honours degree and at least one undergraduate course in each of the following areas: Sociology, Research Methods, Caribbean Social Problems, and Caribbean History.
Tuition Fee
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International
8333 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12500 USD for the full programme during 18 months. -
National
8254 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12382 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
BDS $25,000
Living costs for Bridgetown
1960 - 2590 BBD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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