The Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), is accepting applications for its Master of Arts in Communication for Social and Behaviour Change and Master of Arts in Communication Studies.

Both are taught masters degree programmes, with the courses delivered and examined by an expert team, including well-known regional and international scholars in their fields.

The Masters of Communication for Social and Behaviour Change provides students with a solid foundation in theory, research methods and practice. Participants are prepared to conceptualize, design, manage and evaluate evidence-based strategic programmes for social and behaviour change. The programme is offered over two years, evenings only and commences in January 2009.

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies offers a postgraduate framework for the development of skills in communication and media research and analysis. It covers a range of issues, including communication policy and technology, mass communication theories and models, socio-cultural issues in Caribbean communication, and Caribbean media, communication and society. The programme is offered over two years, evenings only and commences in September 2008.

Only paper based applications are being processed at this time. Application forms and referees’ forms may be had at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad and from the Graduate Studies and Research Offices at Cave Hill, Mona, and St. Augustine as well as from University representatives in non-campus territories. An application fee of JA$250.00 is payable to the Cashier, UWI, Bursary or online. The receipt should be submitted on collection or return (in the case where forms were downloaded) of the forms.

The application deadline is Monday, July 14, 2008. For details on these programmes visit http://www.mona.uwi.edu/carimac or e-mail: carimacgraduateprogrammes@uwimona.edu.jm or carimac@uwimona.edu.jm