About the Programme
Discover the ins and outs of communication!
Apply to do a minor in Communication Studies at the Cave Hill Campus of The University of the West Indies (UWI) in Barbados and prepare for a life of effectively crafting messages to your target audiences.
What Will I Study?
You will discover:
- how we learn to communicate, through speech, writing, gesture and more
- how to excel at public speaking
- how to write for print and broadcast media
- how to condense complex articles into social media-friendly messages
- how to enhance your business communication skills
Facilities and Resources
Enhance your learning experience by fully utilising our:
- Video Library in the Elizabeth Watson Audiovisual Unit
- Writing Clinic in the Faculty of Humanities & Education
Research
Our Communications Studies faculty specialise in Critical Media Studies, Creative Visual Research Methods, and Barbadian political discourse (both visual and linguistic).
Career Opportunities
If you want to become a:
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Journalist
- Public Relations Practitioner
- Digital Media Manager
- Speech Writer
- Blogger
- Advertising Account Executive
Then this degree is for you!
Why Study in Barbados
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 at one of the world’s top institutions.
We welcome local, regional and international students.
Additional Information
Some courses are taught in the evening to accommodate anyone already working.