Faculty of Humanities and Education
Learn the science of mind and behaviour!
Apply to pursue an exciting Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Barbados.
Find out more information about our B.A. in Psychology Special, Major in Psychology or Minor in Psychology.
You will discover:
Our faculty conducts research in many areas of Psychology. We focus on the intersection between Psychology and Education with a special interest in adolescents and emerging adults of the Caribbean.
If you want a career in the field:
Then this degree is for you!
Come for a semester on Study Abroad or do a full degree in a multicultural learning environment. Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies.
We welcome local, international and regional students!
The Psychology Special consists of 54 credits (18 PSYC courses) over the three levels.
Students are required to complete:
5 courses in Psychology at Level I
7 courses in Psychology at Level II
6 courses in Psychology at Level III
The PSYC3011 Research Paper in Psychology is a year-long Faculty requirement for six 6 credits and done at Level III.
The Major in Psychology programme affords students the opportunity to pursue a double major with another discipline in the Faculty (e.g., Linguistics, History, Philosophy, Spanish, Literatures in English) or to expand their undergraduate degree through the selection of electives in other areas of interest.
The Major in Psychology consists of 36 credits (12 PSYC courses) over the three levels.
Students are required to complete:
3 courses in Psychology at Level I
4 courses in Psychology at Level II
5 courses in Psychology at Level III
The Minor in Psychology programme affords students the opportunity to pursue a Major in another discipline and still learn the foundational elements of psychology.
The Minor in Psychology consists of 27 credits (9 PSYC courses) over the three levels.
Students are required to complete:
3 courses in Psychology at Level I
3 courses in Psychology at Level II
3 courses in Psychology at Level III
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We offer low tuition fees and several scholarships and financial aid are available.
Choose a payment plan that fits your education budget.
If you have questions about our Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) programme, please e-mail schoolofeducation@cavehill.uwi.edu or call 246-417-4426.
