MPhil candidates are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits of courses and pass all required examinations. PhD candidates should hold a Master’s degree from an approved university. Students must prepare an appropriate research proposal for consideration and must satisfactorily complete at least 2 research seminars.

                                    

Why choose this Programme

Applicable skills  

Postgraduate students learn to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and time management. Students are encouraged to work more independently and collaboratively with people from different disciplines and cultures.  

Industry links  

The French Section regularly hosts international conferences, visiting lecturers and authors from abroad. We work closely with the Alliance Française in Trinidad and often, organise events for the Francophonie week. The nearest French Embassy with Consular Services is based in St Lucia.  

Facilities and Resources

  • Writing Centre  

  • Postgraduate Labs

  • Workshops organised on specific areas (i.e. research methods/methodology, etc.) by the DMLL  

  • Staff-Student Liaison Committee (SSLC) - meetings: these provide a forum anonymous forum whereby students can discuss how their experience as a researcher can be improved 

  • Efficient library services   

Research 

Research Days are organised regularly to encourage students to present their research as well as to get the opportunity to discuss with researchers and authors. 

Student Activities 

  • Attending international/regional/national conferences 

  • Presenting papers at these conferences 

  • Sending reviewed chapters for publication 

  • Collaborating with research students from other universities  

Career Opportunities 

  • Advertising/Publishing 

  • Arts  

  • Audio-visual production companies  

  • Diplomatic service  

  • Fashion  

  • Journalism 

  • Public relations  

  • Teaching  

  • Translation and interpreting  

  • Wine industry

Alumni/Career Paths

Our graduates have distinguished themselves nationally, regionally, and internationally in different fields apart from teaching and research. Some have worked at prestigious organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva.

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