Certificate Details

Duration

1 academic year (full-time) or 2 academic years (part-time)

Specialisations

Students can to choose a specialisation in either Liberal Arts or Caribbean Studies. 

Credits

24 credits - 10 courses worth 2 credits each and the Caribbean Canvas Project worth 4 credits

Teaching

Full-time students in the one-year programme:

  • Semester 1 - 5 courses
  • Semester 2 - 5 courses
  • Caribbean Canvas Project - year-long to submit in semester 3

 

 

Certificate in the Humanities

The Certificate in Humanities Programme is a year-long programme designed to facilitate the transition of students into the tertiary level. The Humanities Certificate is therefore designed to provide students with general knowledge about the humanities and allow specialisation in either a Liberal Arts or a more focused Caribbean Studies area. 

This certificate programme is divided into two areas: Liberal Arts and Caribbean Studies. The Liberal Arts Specialisation seeks to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the Humanities by exploring areas such as History, Literature, Linguistics, Cyber-technology, Social Studies and The Creative and Festival Arts, while the Caribbean Studies Specialisation allows for an in-depth study and analysis of areas within these subjects pertaining to regional development. The programme particularly allows students to engage subjects they will meet in Humanities Bachelor of Arts degree programmes. 

Career Possibilities

 

COURSE LISTING

CORE

  • HUMN 0101 - THE NITTY GRITTY OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH
  • HUMN 0102 - TRAVERSING TECHNOLOGIES IN TERTIARY TERRAINS
  • HUMN 0103 - WRITING FOR EXCELLENCE
  • HUMN 0104 - CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN STUDIES
  • HUMN 0105 - GENDERING CARIBBEAN STUDIES
  • HUMN 0106 - CARIBBEAN LIFE AND CULTURE THROUGH LITERATURE
  • HUMN 0107 - NATION TONGUES: LANGUAGE IN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY
  • HUMN 0199 - CARIBBEAN CANVAS PROJECT
  • LARS 0110 - DIASPORA HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN
  • LARS 0111 - LITERATURE IN LIFE
  • LARS 0112 - DISSECTING LANGUAGE AN INTRO TO LINGUISTICS
  • CASS 0110 - CREOLE FOUNDATIONS INTRODUCTORY THEMES IN CARIBBEAN HISTORY
  • CASS 0111 - CARIBBEAN ON SCREEN

ELECTIVE

  • DANC 0801 - Caribbean Dance History
  • DANC 0802 - Caribbean Folk Dance
  • DANC 0806 - Dance Technique Performance
  • MUSC 0408 - Music Literature of the Steelpan
  • THEA 0502 - Role Play and Improvisation for Actor-Teachers and Team-Teaching 
  • THEA 0509 - Stagecraft
  • THEA 0708 - Stage Management 2
  • THEA 0711 - Production Management and Marketing 2
  • THEA 0712 - Scene and Costume Design II
  • THEA 0503 - Developmental Drama and Dance
  • VART 0119 - Certificate Workshop I 
  • VART 0219 - Certificate Drawing
  • VART 0016 - Basic Design II
  • VART 0602 - Carnival and Contemporary Spectacle 
  • THEA 0710 - Lighting and Sound Production 2

 

Entry Requirements

General Entry requirements

At least five (5) OLevel/CSEC passes, including Mathematics, English Language and one (1) Humanities subject

Alternative/Additional Entry Requirements (where applicable)

Mature applicants must:

  • be over 21 years,
  • possess three (3) OLevel/CSEC passes including a Humanities subject
  • have relevant work experience or professional development certificates

Degree Eligibility

Students who have successfully completed this Certificate with a B average or above will be eligible for admission (once all other admission requirements are met) into the Bachelor of Arts degree programmes in:

  • Communications
  • Film
  • Literature
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • English Language
  • The Creative and Festival Arts

These students will not be required to have passes at the CAPE level.

Application

The UWI Admissions will take you through all the requirements of the application process.

Financial Information

Check the Undergraduate Fee Booklet to see the fees associated with the Humanities Certificate.

Calendar

The Academic Calendar shows the dates to apply, register and attend class.

Academic Advising

The Faculty of Humanities and Education provides Academic Advising at the beginning of every semester before registration.

Got Questions? Contact Us!

Dr. Debbie McCollin

Coordinator

Dr. Aakeil Murray

Coordinator

Mrs. Megan Marshall

Administrative Assistant

 

Tel: 662-2002 Ext: 82034

Email: humanities.certificate@sta.uwi.edu

Address:
Caribbean Studies Office
Faculty of Humanities and Education
Ground Floor, Humanities South Block
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many courses do I have to do?

Full-time students will do 5 courses in each semester and 1 year-long project.

What do I need to apply?

The UWI Admissions will take you through all the requirements of the application process.

How much does it cost?

Check the Undergraduate Fee Booklet to see the fees associated with the Humanities Certificate.

 

Does it get me into a degree programme?

Successful completion of the Humanities Certificate qualifies the student to apply to one of several Bachelor of Arts programmes.

Is it covered by GATE?

The Humanities Certificate is a self-financing programme.

When does the programme begin?

The Academic Calendar shows the dates to apply, register and attend class.

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