School of Education

 

MPhil / PhD in Education Programmes

Students will be considered for the MPhil/PhD in Education programmes if they satisfy the following criteria:

 

1. Entry Requirements

Candidates seeking entry to the M.Phil. in Education degree programme should hold a:

  1. Bachelor’s (B.Ed.) degree (Upper Second-Class Honours or above for The UWI graduates) OR
  2. Bachelor’s degree (B.Ed.) (a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) or equivalent for non-UWI graduates) OR
  3. Master of Education degree, with at least a B average (prior to 2021 intake) or at least a GPA 3.0 average (from 2023/2024 onwards)

Students applying for MPhil degrees must prepare an appropriate research proposal for consideration.

Students may be required to attend an interview prior to being accepted.

 

Candidates seeking entry to the Ph.D. in Education degree programme should hold a:

  1. Master of Education with Distinction –prior to 2021 intake (for The UWI non-GPA graduates) OR
  2. Master of Education with at least a 3.70 GPA & with at least an A- in the research dissertation (for The UWI GPA graduates from 2023/2024 onwards and for all non-UWI graduates an equivalent qualification) OR
  3. M.Phil. in Education or any equivalent qualification

Students applying for PhD degrees must prepare an appropriate research proposal for consideration.

Students may be required to attend an interview prior to being accepted.
 

2. Time Limits for Registration

Candidates for the M.Phil. in Education degree are required to submit their theses for examination within three years of their initial registration for full-time studies or, within five years of their initial registration for part-time studies.

Candidates for the Ph.D. in Education degree are required to submit their theses for examination within five years of their initial registration for full-time studies or, within seven years of their initial registration for part-time studies.

 

3. Programme of Study

  1. Credits
    • ​For students enrolled in an M.Phil. degree, a minimum of six credits is to be taken through courses.
    • For students enrolled in a Ph.D. programme, a minimum of nine credits is to be taken through courses.
       
  2. Graduate Research Seminars
    • ​Students enrolled for an M.Phil. degree must satisfactorily complete at least two research seminars, prior to the submission of their M.Phil. thesis. 
    • Students enrolled for a Ph.D. degree must satisfactorily complete three such seminars.

 

4. Examination of Thesis

Entry for examination of thesis

  1. A candidate must submit for the approval of the Campus Committee, the exact title of his or her thesis at the time when he or she applies for entry to the examination. An approved thesis title may not be changed except with the permission of the Campus Committee.
  2. A candidate must have completed their seminars:
    • The M.Phil. candidate must have satisfactorily completed two (2) seminars before applying for the examination of the thesis.
    • The Ph.D. candidate must have satisfactorily completed three (3) seminars before applying for the examination of the thesis.
  3. The candidate must apply to enter for the examination by thesis on the prescribed form not less than three months before the expected date of submission of the thesis.  The application must be accompanied by the required examination fee.

 

5. Upgrade from M.Phil. in Education to the Ph.D. in Education:

  1. A candidate who is registered for the MPhil degree may apply, after a period of one year (Full-Time) or two years (Part-time) from the date of initial registration and at any time thereafter within a total period of three years (Full-Time) or five years (Part-Time) from the initial registration, for upgrading of his/her registration to the PhD.
  2. Applicants should have completed ALL DEPARTMENTAL COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS and the GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINARS by this time.

 

6. Procedural Guidelines for MPhil to PhD upgrade

  1. The student should consult with his/her Supervisor before applying.
  2. The student must make a formal request to the Assistant Registrar, Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
  3. This application must be accompanied by the Supervisor’s written report which should indicate why he/she considers the student to be outstanding and whether in his/her opinion the work can be developed to the level of the Ph.D.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chair, Subcommittee for Graduate Studies and Research: Dr Krishna Seunarinesingh
Email address: krishna.seunarinesingh@sta.uwi.edu
Tel. Contact: 662-2002, ext. 82211 / 83821

Administrative Assistant Contact:
Email Address: sta-soe.pgunit@sta.uwi.edu
Tel. Contact: 662-2002, ext. 82227

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