Caribbean Studies

Entry requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Please make sure you check the full course details online before you apply.

Months of entry

October

Course content

MPhil/PhD in Caribbean Studies offers you the opportunity to study the Caribbean through an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective. The Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies offers a varied selection of research expertise, ranging from slavery in the 18th century to disaster law and culture.

At the start of the academic year, you will be welcomed by our department. You will work with your supervisor to create a calendar plan for the year that is bespoke for you and your studies. Through independent research and regular meetings with your supervisor you will develop your research project.

Each year, your work will also be read and assessed by other academic staff in your field. The final goal of the research degree is the production of your thesis. You will write 80,000 words (excluding footnotes, bibliography and appendices) on a topic of your choice; and be examined by an internal and external examiner in a viva.

Information for international students

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

Fees and funding

For information on funding please visit our Postgraduate fees and funding page.