Public Law
Postgraduate Diploma Specialism Overview:
The subject of public law is central to the practice of good democratic governance and to the success of CARICOM’s Single Market and Economy. The Public Law pathway will provide graduates with a deeper understanding of issues in the core subjects of Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, in addition to other relevant areas of law concerning the regulation of public authorities. This specialism will be useful for senior managers of the public service and other persons who provide legal or policy advice about/to governments
Entry Requirements:
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A UWI LLB degree, or
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A law degree from a university recognized by the UWI Board for Graduate Studies and Research
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Applicants without a law background may also be considered (subject to additional criteria or conditions)
Course of Study:
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Total Credits: 24 credit hours
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Structure: 4 courses × 6 credits each
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Requirement: The core course in Legislative Drafting and any two other courses in the list of courses for the UWI LLM.
Delivery Mode
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Blended Learning Approach: Designed to accommodate an international student body, including the Caribbean diaspora. All UWI LLM courses taught by staff on any campus are accessible to student across all UWI Campuses via eLearning
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Face-to-face instruction
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eLearning/distance learning technologies
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Start Dates:
September or January intake options available
Fees:
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1 Year (2 Semesters) – Full Time _ per year
- 1 Year 6 Months (3 semester) – Part Time _ per year
- Fees Per Course (6 credits) – $1,667.00
- Repeat Fee (Per Course) – $1,667.00