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Program Overview

The MPhil in Cultural Studies explores the complexity of culture and its political significance, with a strong focus on Caribbean identity and thought. This postgraduate program aims to establish Cultural Studies as a vital field of research at UWI while fostering deeper academic engagement with the region’s diverse cultural expressions.

Research areas include Caribbean cultural theory, African Diaspora Studies, diaspora religious traditions, migration and transnational identities, popular culture, and Africana political and social thought.

Students benefit from a multicultural Caribbean learning environment at an accredited, globally respected university. Full-time candidates have up to three years to complete both coursework and a thesis, while part-time students have up to five years to fulfill the same requirements.

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Program Highlights

Document the historical range and diversity of Caribbean peoples and their cultures.
Analyze Caribbean culture and media, including folk expressions, music, architecture, masquerade, cinema, visual arts, theater, literature, and dance.
Examine Caribbean cultural expressions through interdisciplinary lenses and diverse theoretical perspectives.
Explore the interplay between Caribbean culture and the region's social and political developments.
Critique the formation and impact of gender hierarchies on Caribbean cultural dynamics.

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Locations

  • Bridgetown, Barbados

Types & Subjects

  • Degree Levels
  • Masters
  • Subjects & Courses
  • Culture

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Bachelor’s degree

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Independent living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Resume
  • Other

Age Requirement

21+

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