Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Economics

Undergraduate Programmes

BSc Economics (Special)

BSc Economics (Special)

About the Programme

This degree allows for the development of students’ analytical expertise in economic theory and quantitative related areas, as well as enhances students’ applied skills to conduct research, analyse data, conduct policy analysis and develop informed forecasts.

What Will I Study?

  • development of students’ analytical expertise in economic theory and quantitative related areas
  • enhances students’ applied skills to conduct research, analyze data, conduct policy analysis and develops informed forecasts

Research

The Department of Economics specialises in a wide range of research. Please click here for more details. 
 

Career Opportunities

  • Economist
  • Lecturer
  • Researcher
  • Economics Forecaster 

Why Study in Barbados

The Department of Economics at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, plays a key role in training the next generation of decision-makers. The Department’s teaching incorporates local, regional and international perspectives and has a global reach.  According to RePEc (Research Papers in Economics), the The Department of Economics is ranked in the top 10% of Economic Institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Many former students in the Department have gone on to pursue careers in finance (e.g. commercial banks, international banks, finance companies), to name a few. Additionally, careers can also be found in industry, government and international financial institutions, (Inter-American Development Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, International Monetary Fund) among others.  As part of The UWI's effort to build our ideal graduate, The UWI provides an international learning experience for our students.

The excellent teaching we provide, coupled with our beautiful environment and our warm and friendly people, the Department of Economics at Cave Hill Campus, truly makes students consider us a home away from home.

Additional Information

Please click the links below for more information on scholarships and internships opportunities. 

  • Central Bank of Barbados Scholarship
  • Cidel Bank & Trust Inc. Scholarship
  • Enterprise Growth Fund Limited Scholarship

For further details on scholarships. Please click here.

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At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Undergraduate
  • Qualification: BSc
  • Duration: Part Time: Five (5) years Full Time: Three (3) years

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Programme Details

For more 2025-2026 programme details please click here.

Kindly click here to see the undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Economics for Academic Year 2025/2026.

Pease click here for all Faculty of Social Sciences handbooks.

For all Undergraduate financial information. Please click here.

For all entry requirements please click here.

To read more about research and publicatios . Please click here.