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Social Scences

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FOR BSC PROGRAMME

Passes in five (5) subjects including English Language at CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III/GCE O-level
and
Passes in at least two (2) subjects at GCE A-level or passes in at least two 2-Unit CXC (CAPE) subjects. [For entry to Management Studies, Sociology/Management, Psychology and Accounting, high A-level/CAPE grades are required in three (3) subjects]
or
Associate degrees, diplomas and certificates from other approved tertiary institutions.

Note: Applicants in this category, who hold an approved Associate degree, Diploma and Certificate are required to have attained a B+ average or a GPA of 2.5 and above.

Note: Applicants for entry into Economics, Accounting, Management Studies and Psychology degree options (specials and majors) are required to have a minimum of a Grade II pass in Mathematics at the CXC (General Proficiency) O-level or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Faculty Board.

FOR BSC SOCIAL WORK

Passes in five (5) subjects including English Language at CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency, Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III)/GCE O-level and
Passes in at least two (2) subjects at GCE A-level or
Other approved Associate degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, including the two-year certificate in Social work from the UWI

Note: Applicants in this category, who hold an approved Associate degree, Diploma and Certificate, are required to have attained a B+ average.

SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

FOR BSc SOCIAL WORK (SPECIAL)

Two (2) confidential references attesting to suitability for professional Social Work to be submitted to the Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
Attendance (as requested) at an interview with the Faculty of Social Sciences personnel, or in respect of applicants from non-campus countries, with persons nominated by the Faculty
Attendance (as requested) at an interview with the Faculty of Social Sciences personnel. For applicants from non-campus countries, interviews will be arranged with persons nominated by the Faculty. As part of the interview process, the applicant will be required to write a personal statement of between 250- 300 words in length, giving his or her reasons for wanting to study for the degree in Social Work.

FOR BSC HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Completion of Trinidad & Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI) Associate degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 based on the TTHTI grade point system.

Graduates of other Associate degree programmes equivalent to TTHTI’s revised programme will also be considered for admission.

FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES:

DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT (SUMMER PROGRAMME AND EVENING UNIVERSITY)

Applicants should:

1. be holders of a degree from an approved university
OR
2. hold an approved technical or professional qualification awarded by an approved body
OR
have, in the opinion of the University, practical experience or other qualifications of special relevance to the course

Note: Persons seeking admission, who do not satisfy the requirements at (1> or (2) will normally be required to have at least five (5) years experience in executive or administrative work.

DIPLOMA IN CARIBBEAN STUDIES (SUMMER PROGRAMME)

A first degree in any field from an approved university or equivalent qualification

DIPLOMA IN SECURITY ADMINISTRATION(SUMMER PROGRAMME)

Applicants should: i. be holders of a degree from an approved university or ii. hold an approved technical or professional qualification awarded by an approved body or iii. have, in the opinion of the University, practical experience or other qualifications of special relevance to the course or iv. be a graduate of the Security Management programme offered by the UWI School of Continuing Studies

FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES:

CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (SUMMER PROGRAMME AND EVENING UNIVERSITY)

Applicants should:

i. have Passes in 5 CSEC (CXC) subjects including English Language at CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency/GCE O’Level
AND
ii. have, in the opinion of the University, practical experience or other qualifications of special relevance to the course

Note: Persons seeking admission will normally be required to have at least five (5) years experience in civil service work or other relevant experience.

CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES (SUMMER PROGRAMME)

Passes in five (5) subjects including English Language at CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency/GCE O-level
AND
At least five (5) years of practical work experience

Note: Special consideration will be given to unqualified mature persons who have substantive work experience. Cognisant of the special focus of this programme, preferential consideration will be given to Councillors and Aldermen. For such candidates, the five-year working experience criterion will be waived for those who satisfy the lower level matriculation. Unqualified Councillors and Aldermen should have at least one year of service in office and must satisfy lower level matriculation.

CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SUMMER PROGRAMME)

Passes in five (5) subjects including English Language at CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency/GCE O-level and
At least two (2) years experience in a computer environment

CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SUMMER PROGRAMME)

Passes in five (5) subjects including English Language at CXC General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III)/GCE O-level
AND
At least five (5) years of practical experience in civil service or other relevant experience
OR
Other qualifications of special relevance to the course

Note: The Faculty may use its discretion in accepting candidates who do not satisfy the above requirements, but who are deemed capable of doing the standard of work required for the Certificate.

NOTE: Academic requirements are current at the time of publication but may be subject to change in the future.