The School of Education offers both the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degrees. Candidates undertake in-depth, independent original research working closely with their supervisor and advisory committee. The culmination of this research experience is a thesis, which is examined by both internal and external examiners and orally defended by the candidate.
For more information about the School of Education's research degrees, select the links below:
The MPhil in Education
MPhil Entry Requirements
Admission to the MPhil programme will normally require:
- A Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours and the Diploma in Education of The University of the West Indies or any other diploma or certificate in Education acceptable to the School of Education;
- A Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours with courses in Education acceptable to the School of Education; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours and a Teachers College Certificate that are both acceptable to the School of Education.
Course of Study
Part 1 of the MPhil consists of a minimum of six (6) credits taken through courses. Candidates are usually advised to complete at least one of the Research Methods in Education courses and any other content-related courses deemed to be useful to the candidate's proposed area of research.
Part 2 of the MPhil degree will consist of a thesis based on full-scale research of an empirical or documentary nature, independently conducted by the candidate in an approved chosen area and under the general advisory services of a member of the University’s staff appointed as Supervisor.
An oral examination may be required. Candidates will be required to present two (2) seminars. MPhil full-time candidates must complete these requirements within three (3) academic years of the start of the programme, while candidates registered part-time have five (5) years to complete the same requirements.
- For students upgrading from MPhil to PhD, their MPhil courses will contribute to the course requirements for the PhD.
- Students entering either the MPhil or PhD degree already holding a Taught Masters degree may apply to the Campus Committee for exemption from the course requirements of the research degree.
Award of the MPhil degree
The successful completion of coursework, seminars and thesis will lead to the award of the MPhil degree.
List of Courses
- GRSM 6001 MPhil Research Seminar 1
- GRSM 6002 MPhil Research Seminar 2
- EDRS 6990 MPhil Education
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The PhD in Education
PhD Entry Requirements
The following are eligible to apply for admission to the PhD:
- Holders of approved higher degrees;
- Persons possessing such other qualifications and experience as Senate may approve; OR
- Persons registered in Master’s degree programmes of the UWI who have met the requirements for upgrading of their registration, as stipulated by the Board for Graduate Studies and Research.
Course of Study
Candidates enrolled in a PhD programme, are required to complete a minimum of nine (9) credits should be taken through courses. Candidates are advised to complete at least one of the Research Methods in Education courses and any other content-related courses deemed to be useful to the candidate's proposed area of research.
Candidates will present at least three (3) seminars before a panel consisting of members of staff in the discipline and other interested parties. An oral defense is required.
A candidate registered for full-time studies will be required to present his/her thesis on an approved subject within three (3) to five (5) years after full registration, while a part-time candidate will be required to present his/her thesis on an approved subject within three (3) to five (5) years after full registration.
Award of the PhD degree
The successful completion of coursework, seminars and defense of thesis will lead to the award of the PhD degree. A listing of the titles of Doctoral Theses completed recently in the School of Education can be
accessed here »
List of Courses
- GRSM 8001 PhD Research Seminar 1
- GRSM 8002 PhD Research Seminar 2
- GRSM 8003 PhD Research Seminar 3
- EDRS 8000 PhD Education
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