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Overview
Cultural Studies from The University of the West Indies will provide appropriate, relevant courses to a diverse range of students with varied qualifications and educational backgrounds and opportunities for students to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Caribbean and its culture, with a focus on popular music, Rastafari studies, and creative and cultural industries.
Students at Cultural Studies from The University of the West Indies will:
- be sensitized to different theoretical frameworks for the interpretation of culture and cultural texts in the region, as well as in other geographical locations;
- understand the convergence of media, information technology and culture within the local and global contexts;
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theory and Conceptualization Of Culture
- Debates in Caribbean Cultural Identity
- Dynamics Of Caribbean Culture
- Methods of Inquiry in Cultural Studies
- Language and Culture
- Caribbean Popular and Creative Culture
- Caribbean Cultural Diasporas
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History Modern History View 7 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in JamaicaAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Upper Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent from a tertiary level institution.
- An interview will form part of the selection process.
- Original Copies of your Supporting Documents
- Official Transcript
Tuition Fee
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International
15000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
495907 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 495907 USD per year during 24 months.
- Sponsored Students from Contributing Countries J$292,348
- Non-Sponsored Students from Contributing Countries J$495,907
- NonContributing Countries J$1,487,868
Funding
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