Graduate Diplomas and Taught Masters Degrees

A minimum GPA of 2.5 or a Lower Second Class Honours degree or Equivalent qualification (as determined from transcripts).

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

University Regulation 1.12
The minimum requirement for admission to MPhil programmes shall be a minimum GPA of 3.0, or an Upper Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent, unless the Campus Committee in any particular case otherwise decides.

Typical applicants would have a bachelor's degree in the particular discipline and would have achieved at least an upper second class honours to be considered for this category of programmes. Applicants are also expected to write a research proposal on the area or topic of interest. Acceptance into these programmes is also subject to the availability of a supervisor.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University Regulation 1.13
The minimum requirements for admission to PhD programmes:

1. Approved graduate degrees awarded primarily for research;
2. Taught Master’s degree from The UWI or another approved University, provided that the Masters programme included a research component of at least 25% of the total credit rating and the applicant achieved at least a B+ average or its equivalent;
3. Approval of upgrade application;
4. Such other qualifications and experience as the Board for Graduate Studies and Research may approve.

Applicants must have a Master of Philosophy or a Master of Science degree in the particular discipline to be considered for this category of programmes. They are expected to write a research proposal on the area or topic of interest and will only be accepted if appropriate supervisors are available. Applicants should therefore prepare a statement of proposed research, indicating their intended topic and research strategy.

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