Overview

Carnival Studies at University of Trinidad and Tobago will provide a lens through which students will come to understand the richness, aesthetic beauty and depth of the festivities relevant to the Carnival in particular and to the folk traditions of Trinidad and Tobago in general.

Learning outcomes

The courses will deal with Mas, Masking and the Masquerade, the history and evolution of the music and the instruments as well as the management, business, development and spread of Carnival at home and abroad. This is a programme in which students will further their research and ethnography skills, study the history of Carnival, Calypso and Steelband, the relative economic and social issues that arise as well as the related and applicable themes of ethno-musicology and entrepreneurship. Mode of Delivery and Duration: Full Time; Two (2) years and Part Time; Three to Four (3-4) years

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills

Globalisation, Culture, Media

Contemporary Cultural and Media Theory

Research Methods

Globalisation, Culture, Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arima, Trinidad and Tobago

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Musicology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor"s degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (normally an upper second degree)
A Bachelor"s degree with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on any previous graduate work.
Experience in Carnival, Carnival Studies or skills in Carnival related industry/productive areas of the festival will serve as an asset for applicants.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2730 USD / year

≈ 2730 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

879 USD / year

≈ 879 USD / year

Additional Details

12,000 TT National
4,550 USD CARICOM/OECS Nationals

Funding

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