Overview

At Literacy Studies from The University of the West Indies emphasis is placed on the content and process of best literacy practices and the theory to inform these practices in the context of particular professional roles.

Students at Literacy Studies from The University of the West Indies will:

Become familiar with best literacy practices and current research

Develop the expertise to lead literacy related projects and other forms of support that enhance literacy development

Develop framework for literacy instruction and assessment in the context of particular settings

Take leadership roles in developing and supporting literacy programmes at different levels of the educational system

View children’s literacy development in such a way that assessing children’s achievement and planning instruction mutually influence each other in everyday classroom activities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Teaching and Learning in a Creole-Speaking Environment

Assessment of Literacy Performance

Advanced Research Seminar in Literacy

The Teaching of Writing as Literacy Development

Literacy Theory, Policy and Practice at the Primary Level

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Literacy Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first degree at or above the Lower Second Honours Level; or a grade point average equivalent to a B or above; and A professional qualification in teaching such as a postgraduate diploma or certificate, or an approved equivalent.

Original Copies of your Supporting Documents

Official Transcript

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

2941 USD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition/year: J$459,500

Funding

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Overview

Students at Literacy Studies 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

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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