Overview

At Political Science, Social Work and Sociology from The University of the West Indies the bibliography should adumbrate the primary sources (authors, texts, editions etc) and the chief secondary sources which bear most closely upon the subject. The Proposal should be formally sent to the Department’s Coordinator of Graduate Studies for review. Candidates will be informed in due course of the date of their defense after which candidates will be informed whether the Proposal has been accepted as is.

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determine whether it may be necessary to travel abroad in pursuit of these objectives and how the necessary financial support to accomplish this might be obtained.

describe their project as clearly and as accurately as possible.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science,

Social Work

Sociology

Government

Key information

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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82

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Political Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

MPhil Candidates require at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree with a strong background in the discipline into which entry is being sought. PhD candidates require at least an MPhil degree or its equivalent

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)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9325 USD / year

≈ 9325 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1575 USD / year

≈ 1575 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition: BBD$3,150

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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Additional Details

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