Overview

Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is intended to do the following:

Expose you to recent social, economic and political developments especially in small developing countries

Facilitate an understanding of the principles and practices of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation

Equip you to use quantitative and qualitative techniques in decision-making; and equips students with the skills to undertake research in policy analysis.

Students at Development Studies from The University of the West Indies will:

make a significant contribution to the implementation of a development agenda for small island developing states.

demonstrate the knowledge and skills fit for key senior management and leadership positions in government, civil society and international organisations, including in development analysis and monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.

become positive change agents in their community, work place and country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Political Economy

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Understanding Contemporary Society and Development

Techniques of Applied Social Statistical Analysis

Small States’ Development: Challenges and Opportunities

Monitoring and Evaluation

Leadership Seminar

Public Policy Analysis and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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82

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

International Development

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A GPA of 2.5 or a Lower Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent. Pass degrees will be considered with relevant work experience

Interview and satisfactory diagnostic test result

Two academic references.

Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)

Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)

Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

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

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6850 USD / year

≈ 6850 USD / year

Additional Details

US$6,850* p.a. (citizens of contributing territories) or US$15,000* p.a. (other nationals, overseas students)

Funding

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Overview

Students at Development Studies from The University of the West Indies will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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