About the Programme
Discover the Caribbean region!
Apply to do an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Caribbean Studies at the Cave Hill Campus of The UWI in Barbados, and become an expert on Caribbean culture, language and literature.
What Will I Study?
You will discover:
- An integrated approach to the French-, Spanish- and English-official Caribbean
- The role of popular and visual culture in the region
- The skills needed to teach Caribbean literature, language and culture
- Higher-level writing and research skills that promote interdisciplinary approaches to the complexities of modern culture
- The utility of being immersed in a Caribbean environment to the study of Caribbean culture and thought
Facilities and Resources
Enhance your learning experience by making full use of our:
- Video Library in the Elizabeth Watson Audiovisual Unit
- Writing Clinic in the Faculty of Humanities & Education
Research
This programme involves faculty from across the Department of Language, Linguistics and Literature. Our instructors have deep knowledge of Caribbean literature, history, culture and language.
Career Opportunities
If you want to:
- Be a journalist
- Become an expert on the Caribbean for countries outside the region
- Develop greater skills in cultural research, analysis and promotion
- Advance your career through a deeper understanding of the history and current status of the region
- Explore the Caribbean
Then this degree is for you!
This programme strives for diversity of origin. We wish to have complements of students from both within the Caribbean and outside, to deepen the connections between the region and the rest of the world.
Why Study in Barbados
Come for a full degree in a multicultural learning environment. The Cave Hill Campus is particularly diverse among the UWI’s four landed campuses, so you will meet students from across the region. Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies at one of the world’s top institutions.
We welcome local, international and regional students.
Additional Information
Some courses are taught in the evening to accommodate anyone already working.