2. U N D E R G R A D U A T E R E G U L A T I O N S & S Y L L A B U S E S 2 0 0 8 – 2 0 0 9
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CONTENTS
Message from the Dean............................................................................2
Staff Listing....................................................................................................3
Definitions ....................................................................................................7
General Information & Regulations......................................................7
Student Prizes............................................................................................ 21
Postgraduate Studies.............................................................................. 22
Course Listing ........................................................................................... 25
Specials
Accounting............................................................................................ 25
Banking and Finance.......................................................................... 25
Economics.............................................................................................. 26
International Relations...................................................................... 27
Management Studies......................................................................... 27
Psychology............................................................................................. 28
Public Sector Management ............................................................ 29
Social Work ........................................................................................... 29
Majors
Accounting............................................................................................ 30
Economics.............................................................................................. 31
Government.......................................................................................... 32
Hospitality Option............................................................................... 32
Tourism Option.................................................................................... 33
International Tourism Management............................................. 34 Diploma
Leadership and Management......................................................... 35 Public Sector Management............................................................. 45
Management Studies......................................................................... 38 Caribbean Studies............................................................................... 46
Psychology . .......................................................................................... 39 Security Administration.................................................................... 46
Sociology................................................................................................ 39 Certificates
Sports Management ......................................................................... 40 Public Administration........................................................................ 47
Minors Local Government Studies............................................................... 47
Accounting............................................................................................ 41 Management Information Systems.............................................. 48
Criminology........................................................................................... 41 Public Sector Human Resource Management.......................... 48
Economics.............................................................................................. 41 Other Electives
Finance.................................................................................................... 42 Workplace Protocol for Students . ................................................ 49
Gender and Development Studies............................................... 42 Language Courses............................................................................... 49
Government ......................................................................................... 42 Course Descriptions for all Courses................................................... 50
Human Resource Management .................................................... 42 Appendices: Special Regulation
International Relations...................................................................... 42 I. “Summer” School....................................................................... 97
Management Information Systems.............................................. 42 II. Degrees in Hospitality & Tourism Management............ 98
Management Studies......................................................................... 43 III. Dip. in Public Sector Management...................................... 99
Marketing............................................................................................... 43 IV. Dip. in Caribbean Studies........................................................ 99
Public Sector Management............................................................. 43 V. Dip. in Security Administration............................................. 99
Psychology . .......................................................................................... 43 VI. Cert. in Public Administration..............................................100
Social Policy . ........................................................................................ 43 VII. Cert. in Local Government Studies....................................100
Sociology................................................................................................ 44 VIII. Cert. in Management Information Systems....................100
Sports Management........................................................................... 45 IX. Cert. in Public Sector Human Resource Management.. 101

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THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Greetings from the Faculty of Social Sciences!
I take pleasure in directing your attention to the contents of the
Faculty of Social Sciences Regulations and Syllabus booklet. It is
designed to provide the student and other interested persons
with a condensed and informative introduction to the Faculty’s
undergraduate programmes.
We at the Faculty trust that you will make good use of this op-
portunity to review the courses we offer. As you discover the wide
range of possibilities that the Faculty places at your disposal, do
not hesitate to ask questions and provide us with suggestions
to make this brochure easier to use.
Once again, I invite you to explore our environment. It is our
proud tradition to encourage you to ask questions about, and to
provide answers to, the challenges and issues facing the Carib-
bean and the wider world.
Please ensure that you read this booklet carefully.
Best wishes,
Hamid Ghany
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Staff Listing IT OFFICER I
The Faculty Office is located in the new Social Sciences Mr. Manohar Sookhoo
Administration Building B.Sc., M.Sc. UWI
Telephone: 1 (868) 662 2002 Ext. 2027 Implementation, monitoring and security of the
Fax: 1 (868) 662 6295 Faculty’s Computer System
E-mail: fss@fss.uwi.tt Tel: Ext.. 3851
Dean PC support technician
Dr. Hamid Ghany Mr. Nigel Moorgan
Administration of Faculty’s affairs B.Sc. Information Systems and Management
Tel: Ext. 2028 Installation, maintenance and security of the Faculty’s
computer system
Ag. Dean’s Secretary Tel: Ext. 2574
Mrs. Chanroutee Naraine
B.Sc. Ag. ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Coordinates meetings, schedules and visits, ATSS, HRM Ms. Melissa Dilbar
Tel: Ext. 2027 B.Sc.
Processing all Faculty financial transactions
Ag. Secretary/Stenographer Tel: Ext. 2407
Ms. Alicia Blaise-Fergus
Student matters (course registration, appointments with the Clerical AssistantS
Deputy Dean (Undergraduate Studies) Ms. Merquina Lawson
Tel: Ext. 3042 Assists with classroom and tutorial scheduling
Tel: Ext. 2406
Secretary/Stenographer
Mrs. Karen Harrison Ms. Jeselle Joseph
Postgraduate student matters, appointments with the Deputy Administration
Dean (Graduate Studies and Research) Tel: Ext. 2404
and Secretary to Faculty Board
Tel: Ext. 2673 Mrs. Melissa Robertson-Llewellyn
Administration
Administrative Assistants Tel: Ext 2406
Mrs. Sandra Roopchand-Khan
B.Sc. Ms. Bernadette Bethel
Undergraduate Programmes, Faculty’s business projects, “Summer” School Administration
Study Abroad Programmes and Events Management Tel: Ext. 2408
(FSS Computer Laboratory, ATSS staff and the Faculty’s website)
Tel: Ext. 3232 Ms. Romona Ramnarain
Administration
Mrs. Sharon Reddock Tel: Ext. 2405
Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice
and Distance Education Programme Mr. Azariah Hoyte
Tel: Ext. 3352 Administration
Tel: Ext. 3048
Mrs. Vidiya Mahabir-Ramlakhan
Graduate Studies and Maintenance of Plant and Equipment Mr. Kwasi Jobity
Tel: Ext. 2672 Banner Support
Tel: Ext. 2674
Mrs. Marissa Joseph-Victor
APS OFFICE ASSISTANTS
Faculty’s Evening University and “Summer” School Programmes Mr. David Johnson
Tel: Ext. 2408, 3048 or 645-5383 Maintenance Supervisor
Tel: Ext. 3870

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Mr. Emrold Sampson Cameron-Padmore, Jacqueline (Mrs.)
Day Programmes B.Sc., UWI, M.Sc. Columbia University
Tel: Ext. 2409 Lecturer/Practicum Coordinator
Rm. 213
Mr. Ronnie Budhooram Tel: Ext. 3046
Evening University Programmes
Tel: Ext. 2409 Chadee, Derek (Dr.)
B.Sc., Ph.D. UWI
Mr. Geeno Sookhoo Senior Lecturer
Day Programmes Rm. 04
Tel: Ext. 2409 Tel: Exts. 2172/2402
Mr. Anthony Sumair-Worrell Onwubiko Agozino (Professor)
Evening University Programmes B.Sc. Calabar, M.Phil. Cambridge University, Ph.D. Edinburgh
Tel: Ext. 2409 Tel: Exts. 2172/ 2402
Department of Behavioural Sciences Ghany, Hamid (Dr.)
Office: Rooms 233, 235, 237 B.A. UWI, M.A. Fordham, Ph.D. London
Tel: Exts. 2539, 2024, 2020 Senior Lecturer, Office of the Dean
E-mail: deptbhsc@fss.uwi.tt Tel: Ext. 2028
Head Hadeed, Linda (Dr.)
Mustapha, Nasser (Dr.) B.A. Pennsylvania, M.SW., Ph.D. Columbia University
B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. UWI Lecturer
Tel: Ext. 2023 Rm. 212
Tel: Ext. 3576
Secretary
Mrs. Nisha Alladin-Motilal Holder-Dolly, Jennifer (Dr.)
Tel: Ext. 2020 B.Sc., UWI, M.Sc. Col.,Ph.D. Union Institute Ohio University,
Lecturer
Administrative Assistant Deane House
Ms. Wenda Rocke Tel: 663 6810
Tel: Ext. 3865
Kamugisha, Aaron
ACADEMIC STAFF B.Sc., M.Phil UWI, Ph.D York
Alea, Nicole (Dr.)
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D University of Florida Mahabir, Raghunath (Dr.)
Rm. 02 B.A., M.Sc. Ph.D., UWI
Tel: Ext. 2671 Lecturer
Campus House
Bissessar, Anne Marie (Dr.) Tel: Ext. 3663
B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. UWI
Senior Lecturer Marshall, Ronald (Dr.)
Rm. 207 B.A. UWI, M.A., Ph.D. Howard University
Tel: Ext. 2019 Lecturer
Rm. 225A
Brown, Dennis A (Dr.) (on leave 2008/2009) Tel: Ext. 3056
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.UWI
Lecturer Phillips, Daphne (Dr.)
Rm. 220 B.Sc., M.Sc. UWI, Ph.D. Illinois
Tel: Ext. 3053 Lecturer
Tel: Ext. 2670
Cambridge, Innette (Dr.)
B.A. Moorhead, L.Soc., M.Soc. Paris, Ph.D. University of Bristol Ragoonath, Bishnu (Dr.)
Lecturer B.Sc. M.Sc., Ph.D. UWI
Rm. 211 Senior Lecturer
Tel: Ext. 3062 Rm. 209
Tel: Ext. 3047

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Rollocks, Steve (Dr.) Henry, Lester (Dr.)
B.Sc., M.A. Long Island University, B.A. Brooklyn College, CUNY, M.A., Ph.D., Mass.
M.A., Ph.D. New Sch. for Social Research Lecturer
Lecturer Rm. 214
Rm. 06 Tel: Ext. 3044
Tel: Ext. 2400
Hosein, Roger (Dr.)
Sogren, Michele (Ms.) B.Sc., M.Sc., UWI, Ph.D. Cantab.
Cert. in Social Work, B.Sc., M.SW., UWI (Mona), CSW, B.Sc. UWI, Lecturer
M.Sc. Columbia University Rm. 218
Lecturer Tel: 3041
Rm. 224A
Tel: Ext. 3061 La Foucade, Althea (Dr.)
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. UWI, Univ. of Toronto
Valtonen, Kathleen (Dr.) (on leave 2008/2009) Lecturer
M.A., University of Aberdeen, M.SW., University of Alabama, Rm. 208
Ph.D. University of Turku Tel: Exts. 3050/3057
Senior Lecturer Head
Rm. 239 Laptiste, Christine (Ms.)
Tel: Ext. 2023 B.Sc., M.Sc. UWI
Lecturer
Department of Economics Rm. 204
Office: Room 203 Tel: Ext. 2631
E-mail: economics.department@sta.uwi.edu
Tel: Ext. 2630 Mahabir, Dhanayshar (Dr.)
B.Sc. UWI, M.A., Ph.D. McGill
Head Lecturer
Prof. Dennis A. Pantin Rm. 216
Tel: Ext. 2017 Tel: Ext. 3233
Secretary Mc Guire, Gregory (Mr.)
Mrs. Avril Patterson-Pierre B.Sc., M.Sc. , UWI
Tel: Ext. 2018 Lecturer
Rm. Faculty of Social Sciences
Clerical Assistant Tel: Ext. 3852
Mrs. Bernadette Hamlet
Tel: Ext. 3231 Mc Lean, Roger (Mr.)
B.Sc., M.Sc., UWI
ACADEMIC STAFF Lecturer
Alghalith, Moawia (Dr.) Rm. 222
Lecturer Tel: Ext. 3055
Rm. 204 B
Tel: Ext. 3875 Mohammed, Anne-Marie (Dr.)
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. UWI
Assistant Lecturer
Attzs, Marlene (Dr.) Evening University
B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D. UWI, Tel: Ext. 2306
Lecturer
Rm. 200 Pantin, Dennis A. (Professor)
Tel: Ext. 3814 Professor Head
B.Sc. UWI, M.Phil. Sussex
Franklin, Martin (Mr.) Rm. 205
B.Sc. UWI, M.Sc. McGill Tel: Ext. 2017
Lecturer
Rm. 222 Scott, Ewan (Dr.)
Tel: Ext. 3055 A.Sc., B.Sc. (Agric.), M.Sc. (Agric. Econ.) UWI,
Ph.D. Univ. of Florida
Lecturer
Rm. 208
Tel: Ext. 3057

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Teelucksingh, Sonja (Dr.) Bhatnagar, Chandra S. (Dr.)
B.Sc. UWI, M.Sc., Ph.D. York (U.K.) B. Comm., M.B.A., Ph.D. Punjabi Univ.
Lecturer Senior Lecturer
Rm. 210 Rm. 214
Tel: Ext. 2398 Tel: Ext. 3299
Theodore, Karl (Professor) Bowrin, Anthony (Dr.)
B.A., M.Sc. Lond., Ph.D. Boston B.Sc., M.Sc. Accounting UWI,
Rm. 206 Ph.D. Southern Illinois University
Tel: Ext. 662-9459 Lecturer
Rm. 209
Department of Management Studies Tel: Ext. 3303
Office: Management Studies Building
Tel: Exts. 3297/2105 Brunton, Terence (Mr.)
E-mail: deptmgmt@fss.uwi.tt B.Sc. UWI, M.Sc. Acc. UWI, M.Sc. MIS Penn State Univ.
Lecturer
Mr. Errol Simms Rm. 206
Head Tel: Ext. 3305
Tel: Ext. 2104
Fraser, Simon (Mr.)
Ms. Patsy Marcano B.Sc., UWI, M.B.A. Columbia
Administrative Assistant Lecturer
Tel: Exts. 3297/2105 Rm. 210
Tel: Ext. 2303
Mrs. Pavitra Moonsammy
Secretary Gundala, Rhaghava Rao (Dr.)
Tel: Ext. 2105 M.B.A. and M.Com. Andhra University
Ph.D. Berhampur University
Ms. Carlene Stephens Rm. 109-1
Clerical Assistant Tel: Ext. 3926
Tel: Ext. 3297
Jordan-Miller, Leslie-Ann (Dr.)
ACADEMIC STAFF B.Sc. UWI, Dip., Ph.D. Otago
Lecturer
Arjoon, Surendra (Mr.) Rm. 219B
B.Math Waterloo, M.A. Western Ontario Tel: Ext. 3530
Senior Lecturer
Rm. 215 Katwaroo-Rabgir, Sherry (Mrs.)
Tel: Ext. 2302 Lecturer
ACMA and B.Sc., UWI
Balwant, Paul (Mr.) Rm. 207
M.Sc., B.Sc., UWI, St. Augustine Tel: Ext. 3502
Lecturer
Rm. 218 Lewis-Cameron, Acolla (Dr.)
Tel: Ext. 3298 B.Sc. UWI, M.Sc. Surrey, Ph.D. Brunel University
Lecturer
Baptiste, Roland (Mr.) Rm. 219A
B.A., M.A. Howard, M.Sc. UMIST Tel: Ext. 2621
Senior Lecturer
Rm. 208 Pacheco, Barney (Dr.)
Tel: Ext. 3301 B.Sc. UWI, M.Sc. Concordia, Ph.D. Colorado
Lecturer
Baptiste-Cornelis, Therese (Mrs.) Rm. 212
B.Sc. UWI, M.B.A University of British Columbia Tel: Ext. 3300
Lecturer
Rm. 109-3
Tel: Ext. 3927

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THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Raghunandan, Moolchand (Mr.) DEFINITIONS
B.Sc. Univ Guyana, M.Sc. UWI In the Regulations, “Free electives” refers to courses listed in the
Lecturer Faculty Handbook which are optional in the degree programme
Rm. 211 concerned.
Tel: Ext. 3304
“Level I” in relation to a Faculty other than the Faculty of Social
,
Ramlakhan, Prakash (Mr.) Sciences, refers to the stage of a degree programme at the end of
Lecturer which a candidate who has completed all the examinations is eligible
B.Sc. and M.Sc. UWI, C.F.A. to complete the programme within the next two years without
Rm. 213 registering for “Summer” School sessions.
Tel: Ext. 3563
“Prerequisite” means a course listed in the Faculty Handbook as
Ramlogan, Rajendra (Dr.) one that must be completed before being permitted to register for
B.A., L.LB. UWI, L.E.C. Hugh Wooding Law School, another course.
L.LM., New York Univ., Ph.D. Cantab.
Senior Lecturer “Summer” School sessions refer to the sessions Appendices governed
Rm. 204 by the “Summer” School Regulations (see Page 87).
Tel: Ext. 3724
Simms, Errol (Mr.)
GENERAL INFORMATION REGULATIONS
B.Sc., M.Sc. UWI, M.B.A. Ohio
Senior Lecturer Head General Regulations for Bachelor of Science degrees*
Rm. 221 *Special regulations for the degrees in Hospitality and Tourism
Tel: Ext. 2104 Management can be found in the Appendices.
Computer Laboratory Qualifications for Admission
E-mail: comp_lab@fss.uwi.tt 1.1 Before registration and before beginning courses in the
1-868-645-7856 or 662-2002 ext.3558 Faculty the candidate must have satisfied the University
Address: House No. 2, Lewis Avenue, matriculation requirements for entry to a degree
St. Augustine Campus programme.
Laboratory Technician: Ms. Sophia Persad, B.Sc., UWI 1.2 On entry to the University at Mona and St. Augustine,
students may be required by the Faculty Board to take an
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Students failing this
test may be required by the Faculty Board to do a prescribed
course in English as a prerequisite to the compulsory
Foundation Course, FD10A – English for Academic Purposes.
Students with the following qualifications are exempted
from the ELPT examination:
(i) A grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ in General Paper,
(ii) Grade I in CXC English Language
(General Proficiency).
1.3 Applicants for entry into Economics, Accounting,
Management Studies; Psychology and Statistics (Mona)
degree options (specials and majors) are required to have
a minimum of a Grade II pass in CXC (General) Mathematics
or a qualification deemed by the Faculty Board to be
equivalent.
1.4 Level I Students who passed CXC General Proficiency
Mathematics with a grade less than two (2) or who have
been away from Mathematics for at least five (5) years, are
required to read the EC08A Remedial Mathematics before
reading ECON 1003.

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Transfers 4.6 Subject to Faculty regulations, co-curricular credits will
Inter- and Intra-Faculty Transfers form part of the ninety (90) credits REQUIREDfor a degree.
2.1 Students in another Faculty who have completed Level I of a However, in special circumstances, if credits are earned in
degree programme of The University of the West Indies are excess of those required for the degree, these credits and
eligible for transfer to the Level II of a degree programme the associated activity will be included on the student’s
offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences. Such students must, transcript.
at the time of transfer, have passed courses which satisfy
the Level I requirements of the Faculty of Social Sciences, 4.7 Co-curricular course credits can only be counted as/in
as well as the prerequisites of the relevant courses of the place of Level One course credits.
programme into which they are seeking a transfer.
Co-curricular course offered by the Faculty of Social
2.2 Transfers may also be offered to any student registered in Sciences: “Workplace Protocol for Students Programme”
any other Faculty of The University of the West Indies who
has successfully completed the Level I prerequisites to Levels Level I Requirements
II and III courses in the intended Major or Special and has 5.1 Students must satisfy the requirements for a minimum of
also completed the required foundation course(s). thirty (30) credits at Level I comprising:
a. such foundation courses as are required and offered;
2.3 For transfer to the Level II of a degree programme offered b. other compulsory courses in the chosen degree option as
by the Faculty of Social Sciences (Mona), students registered specified in the Faculty Handbook;
prior to 1998-99 may include among the courses passed: c. free electives to bring the total credits to thirty (30).
Essentials in English (UC010, UC001) or Use of English
(UC120). Foundation Courses
5.2 a. As of 1998-99 all students registered in The University of
Course of Study the West Indies will be required to complete a minimum
3. Candidates for any of the degree programmes must pursue of nine (9) credits of foundation courses. These courses
a course of study comprising at least ninety (90) credits with are Level I courses designed to promote sensitivity to,
at least thirty (30) credits at Level I and sixty (60) credits and awareness of, distinctive characteristic features
at Levels II and III. The Faculty Board may require that of Caribbean cosmologies, identities and culture. The
registration in particular courses be timed to such as to foundation courses comprise:
ensure that the course of study extends over either at least i. FD10A (FOUN 1001) - English for Academic
five (5) semesters and two (2) “Summer” School sessions or Purposes
six (6) semesters. ii. FD12A (FOUN 1201) - Science, Medicine and
Technology in Society
*Special regulations exist for the B.Sc. Degrees in Hospitality iii. FD11A (FOUN 1101) - Caribbean Civilization
and Tourism Management (See page 88). iv. FD13A (FOUN 1301) - Law, Governance, Economy
and Society
v. any other course approved for this purpose by the
Co-curricular Credits Board of Undergraduate Studies
4.1 Students will be eligible for no more than three (3) credits
for involvement in co-curricular activities. The activities may
b. Students registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences will
be Campus specific.
be required to include among such foundation courses
English for Academic Purposes.
4.2 Co-curricular credits will be awarded on the following
basis:
c. The elective Foundation course Law, Governance,
a. students must be involved in the activity for at least
Economy and Society will not count for credit in the
one (1) semester;
programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences except
b. explicit learning outcomes must be identified for each
with the permission of the Dean.
activity;
c. there must be clearly defined mode(s) of assessment
d. Exemption in whole or in part from the requirements
for each activity.
under [4.2(a–b)] may be granted from time to time by
the Board for Undergraduate Studies.
4.3 A Faculty Coordinator will be appointed, with the
responsibility for the awarding co-curricular credits.
Requirements for Entry to Level II and
4.4 Co-curricular activities will be graded Pass/Fail. III
6. Students are required to satisfy prerequisites (where they
4.5 All co-curricular activities/programmes must be approved exist) for Level II and III courses.
in advance by the Faculty and Academic Board.

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Requirements for the Award of the 7.3.2 A major is available from among the following subject
areas:
Degree Accounting (Cave Hill, Mona)
7.1 In order to qualify for the award of a degree a student
Economics (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
must:
Government (St. Augustine)
a. have completed a minimum of ninety (90) credits
International Relations (Mona)
(normally equivalent to thirty (30) semester courses)
International Tourism Management (St. Augustine)
of which:
Leadership and Management (St. Augustine)
i. at least thirty (30) credits are from Level I
Management Studies (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
semester courses (including the foundation course
Political Science (Cave Hill, Mona)
requirement), and
Public Administration (Mona)
ii. at least sixty (60) credits from Levels II and III
Public Sector Management (Cave Hill)
semester courses
Psychology (Mona, St. Augustine)
Sociology (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
b. have satisfied the requirements for their specific degree
Sports Management (St. Augustine)
programmes
Statistics (Mona)
7.2 Degrees are offered in the following categories:
7.3.3 Minors may be declared from among the following
Special
subject areas:
Major
Accounting (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
Double major
African and African Diaspora Studies (Mona)
Major and one minor
Criminology (St. Augustine)
Major and two minors
Demography (Mona)
Economics (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
7.3 A student must be formally registered in one of these
Finance (St. Augustine)
categories:
Gender Development Studies (St. Augustine)
• A special comprises a minimum of forty-five (45) credits
Government (St. Augustine)
in the subject area over Levels II and III.
History (Cave Hill)
• A major is made up of a minimum of thirty (30) credits
Human Resource Management (St. Augustine)
in the subject area over Levels II and III.
International Relations (Mona, St. Augustine)
• A double major is made up of a minimum of thirty (30)
Law (Cave Hill)
credits each in two subject areas over Levels II and III.
Management Studies (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
Students cannot read for Psychology as a second major.
Management Information Systems (St. Augustine)
Students wishing to pursue a double major must apply
Marketing (St. Augustine)
in writing to The Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs,
Mathematics (Cave Hill)
Admissions
Political Science (Cave Hill, Mona)
• A major/minor comprises a minimum of thirty (30)
Public Sector Management (Cave Hill, St. Augustine)
Level II and III credits in the subject area of the major
Psychology (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
and fifteen (15) Level II and III credits in the subject
Sociology (Mona, St. Augustine)
area of the minor. Minors must be declared in the first
Social Policy Administration (Mona)
semester of the final year of study.
Social Policy (St. Augustine)
Social Psychology (Mona)
7.3.1 A special degree is available from among the following
Sports Management (St. Augustine)
subject areas only:
Statistics (Mona)
Accounting (Cave Hill, St. Augustine)
Economics (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine)
7.3.4 The degree majors with which the above minors may
Business, Economics Social Statistics (Mona)
be combined will be approved by the Faculty Board and
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Board for Undergraduate Studies and listed as programme
(Cave Hill, St. Augustine)
offerings in the Faculty Handbook.
Hotel Management (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine,
Bahamas)
International Relations (St. Augustine)
Management Studies (Cave Hill, St. Augustine)
Psychology (St. Augustine)
Public Sector Management (Cave Hill, St. Augustine)
Sociology (Cave Hill)
Social Work (Mona, St. Augustine)
Tourism Management (Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine,
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7.3.5 Students may also request to combine a Social Sciences Regulations for Part-time
major with a minor offered by another Faculty. To do
this, the permission of the Deans of both Faculties must
Programme
9. a. A part-time programme is offered for Level I of the B.Sc.
be obtained. At St. Augustine, which includes students
degree at all campuses with the exception of the St.
may register in the Faculty for a double major a major
Augustine Campus where only the B.Sc. in Accounting is
offered by another Faculty. By special arrangement with
part-time. Equivalent registration is available under the
the Faculty of Science Agriculture (St. Augustine),
Evening University programme (see Evening University
students may register for a double major comprising any
regulations). Part-time registration is permitted Levels
of the majors offered in the Faculty of Social Sciences and
II and III are available in all programmes offered at the
Mathematics in the Faculty of Science Agriculture (St.
Cave Hill Campus. At the Mona Campus part-time
Augustine).To do this, the permission of the Deans of both
registration is permitted in the B.Sc. Management
faculties must be obtained.
Studies (major), B.Sc. Accounting (major) and the B.Sc.
International Relations (major). Part-time registration
7.3.6 A student may with the permission of the Dean change
is not permitted at Levels II and III at the St. Augustine
any Major, Special or Minor for which they registered.
Campus execpt in the B.Sc. in Accounting.
Regulations for Full-time Programme b. The Faculty Board may require that the timing of
8. A full-time student: registration in particular courses ensure that the course
a. shall complete the degree programme in not more than of study for the Level I programme extends over at least
eleven (11) semesters and five (5) “Summer” School three (3) semesters inclusive of one (1) “Summer” School
sessions; session.
b. will, unless the Academic Board approves otherwise on c. A part-time student whose GPA for a given semester
the recommendation of the Faculty Board, be required is less than or equal to 0.75 shall be deemed to be
to register for ten (10) semester courses in any one performing unsatisfactorily, and shall be placed on
(1) year and five (5) semester courses in any one (1) warning. A student on warning whose GPA for the
semester. Permission may be sought for not more than succeeding semester is less than 0.75, will be required
one additional course for the year by any student who to withdraw.
needs that course for completion of the requirements
for their degree or who has been awarded a grade of d. Once a part-time student transfers into the full-time
‘A’ as the examination mark for more than half of their programme, he/she is required to maintain the rate of
courses which have been registered in the Faculty. progress associated with the full-time programme.
c. a student whose GPA for a given semester is N.B.Credits gained from courses done in another
less than or equal to 0.75 shall be deemed to be programme will not be counted towards the rate of
performing unsatisfactorily and shall be placed on progress.
warning. A student on warning whose GPA for the
succeeding semester is less than 0.75, will be required
to withdraw.
Registration / Examinations
10. a. Students will be examined during each semester and
the “Summer” session in the courses for which they are
N.B. Credits gained from courses done in another
registered.
programme will not be counted towards the rate of
progress.
b. a course may be examined by one or more of the
Full-time students may engage in employment for not
following methods:
more than twelve (12) hours per week.
i. written examination papers
ii. oral examination (under the conditions in
Regulation 12 - see next page)
iii. practical examinations
iv. coursework (which may include written in-
course tests, practical work, dissertations, essays,
projects, studies and other forms of coursework
as approved by the Faculty Board or the Campus
Committee on Examinations).
c. In the Faculty of Social Sciences at the St. Augustine
Campus a course normally constitutes three (3)
credits.
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d. A student failing a course may, subject to the rate of Coursework
progress requirements of these regulations, be allowed 11. a. In the case of examination by coursework a student
to substitute another approved course in a subsequent gaining an overall mark higher than 40% but passing in
semester or repeat the failed course. only one component will be required to repeat at the
next available sitting the component that was failed.
e. All optional courses (electives) listed in the various
degree programmes in the Faculty Handbook will not b. Only a coursework mark of 40% will be transferred within
necessarily be available in any one year. the period outlined i.e. 2 year limit. A student who meets
this requirement must not attempt coursework for the
f. Deadlines for changes of registration including said period, as this approval will become null and void.
withdrawal from or addition of courses will be as
prescribed in University Regulations. c. A student who is absent from a coursework examination
may apply to the Dean of the Faculty for exemption
g. Students wishing to pursue a course not for credit (NFC) from this examination no later than one (1) week after
must seek approval prior to taking the course. All such the date of this examination. He/she must at the same
requests must be made, in writing, to the Dean of the time submit to the Campus Registrar justification for
Faculty. such absence (such as, in case of illness, a medical
certificate complying with any applicable Examination
h. Registration for a course constitutes registration for the Regulations). The Dean shall consider any such request
examination in that course. for exemption in consultation with the relevant Head
of Department and course lecturer. If the exemption is
i. A student will be deemed to have registered for a course granted, the percentage mark available to be awarded
when his/her financial obligations to the University for the final examination will be increased accordingly.
have been fulfilled.
d. A student may request to submit coursework
j. A student who does not take an examination in a course assignments, essays, etc. after the stipulated deadline
for which he/she is registered is deemed to have failed date on the basis of appropriate justification (such as,
that examination unless permission to be absent has in case of illness, a medical certificate complying with
been granted. any applicable Examination Regulations). This request
must be normally made within forty-eight (48) hours
k. A student who, on grounds of illness or in other special after the stipulated deadline date and must be addressed
circumstances as referred to in Examination Regulation to the Dean, who in consultation with the relevant
25, fails to take an examination in a course for which Head of Department and course lecturer may allow
he/she is registered, may be given special consideration the extension. The Dean, acting on the advice of the
by the Board of Examiners to take the examination at relevant Head of Department and course lecturer, may
the next available opportunity, without penalty. consider requests for exemption from submission of the
coursework assignment, essays, etc. If the exemption is
l. Students are asked to pay special attention to granted, the percentage mark available to be awarded
Examination Regulation 23 which states: for the final examination will be increased accordingly.
“Any candidate who has been absent from the
University for a prolonged period during the year for
Oral Examination for
any reason other than illness or whose attendance at Final Year Students
prescribed lectures, classes, practical classes, tutorial 12. a. The Board of Examiners MAY recommend to the
or clinical instructions has been unsatisfactory or who department concerned that a student who has failed
has failed to submit essays or other exercises set by his the last one or two course(s) required to complete their
teachers may be debarred by the relevant Academic degree be offered an oral examination in the course(s)
Board, on the recommendation of the relevant Faculty provided that he/she has obtained, in each instance, a
Board, from taking any University examinations.” mark of at least 35% for the course(s).
b. If an oral examination is granted the student may
choose to decline the offer.
c. The oral examination, which will be of a maximum
length of one (1) hour, will be held as soon as possible
after the previous examination. The student must
contact the department concerned immediately so that
arrangements may be made for the oral examination.
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d. The oral examination will concern the course as a b. From UWI Diplomas –
whole, and not be restricted to the questions set in A student who, prior to pursuing a Degree, has
the examination, which the student sat previously. The successfully completed a Diploma
first examiner and at least one other examiner must be (i) will receive credits and exemptions up to a maximum
present at an oral examination. of eighteen (18) credits/exemptions, i.e. 6 courses, of
which nine (9) credits/exemptions must be Level I
e. If the examination is passed, the student cannot be courses.
awarded a grade higher than 40% (C) and this grade
will replace the once up to this point previously gained c. A student who has successfully pursued both a UWI
for course. Certificate and Diploma
(i) will receive credits and exemptions up to a maximum
f. If he/she fails the oral examination, the student will not of twenty-seven (27) credits/exemptions, i.e. 9
have any right of appeal or review. courses, of which eighteen (18) credits/exemptions
must be Level I courses.
g. A student will be allowed only one (1) oral examination
for any one (1) course. d. A student who is currently enrolled in a Degree
programme, and pursues courses in the “Summer”
Policy Statement on the Award of Programme, will be granted credits and exemptions
for all courses pursued towards the completion of
Exemptions and/or Exemptions and his/her degree, providing that the course(s) pursued
Credits for Undergraduate Studies in in the “Summer” Programme is/are deemed the same
The Faculty of Social Sciences or equivalent to that offered in the normal stream.
13. The granting of exemptions and credit/exemptions are as
follows:- e. A student who has successfully completed individual
a. From UWI Certificates – courses in the “Summer” Programme before enrolment
A student who, prior to taking the Certificate has: in a Degree programme, i.e. did not enrol in any of the
(i) normal level matriculation (five (5) O-Levels and Certificate or Diploma programmes, will be granted up
two (2) or more A-Levels) will receive credits and to a maximum of twelve (12) exemptions/credits i.e. 4
exemptions for all Level I courses successfully courses.
completed up to a maximum of thirty (30) credits/
exemptions, i.e. 10 courses. f. A student who has been accepted to pursue any
Certificate or undergraduate Diploma programme
(ii) lower level matriculation (a minimum of five (5) offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, and has
O-Levels) will receive credits and exemptions for successfully completed a TLI approved programme,
all Level I courses successfully completed up to a will be granted up to a maximum of nine (9) credits/
maximum of eighteen (18) credits/exemptions, i.e. 6 exemptions.
courses.*
g. A student seeking exemptions/credits in excess of
(iii) no matriculation/mature route (up to four (4) the limits stated in f. above will be granted exemption
O-Levels) will receive credits and exemptions for only and will be required to pursue a substitute course
all Level I courses successfully completed up to a relevant to the field of study.
maximum of twelve (12) credits/exemptions, i.e. 4
courses. * h. From three-year Associate Degree Programme
Accredited Tertiary Learning Institutions (TLI):
*no credit from a particular course which means that
they must do another course approved fro their deree (i) Credits/ exemptions will be granted for all courses
programme. that have been assessed by UWI (in 1998) for
equivalency with specific UWI courses if a minimum
Also, the granting of credits and exemptions in no way B grade (TLI grading) has been achieved. *
exempts a student from the University requirement of
pursuing and passing nine (9) credits of foundation *This exercise is an on-going one and TLI courses approved
courses. by the relevant Assessment Committee after 1998 will be
granted exemptions/credits.
The granting of exemptions and credits/exemptions
must be based on equivalency to courses in each i. From other universities:
degree option. (i) A student transferring from another university to
register for a UWI degree will have to do a minimum
In keeping with UWI’s policy, exemptions and credits/ of two years of full-time study (60 credits).
exemptions will only be granted for courses which
have been successfully pursued within the last five (5)
years.
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(ii) Unless Departments already have a record of Withdrawal
the particular courses, course outlines are to be 14.1 A student whose GPA for a given semester is less than or equal
submitted for departments to make an assessment. to 0.75 shall be deemed to be performing unsatisfactorily, and
Any course approved by departments will earn shall be placed on warning. A student on warning whose GPA
students credit/exemption from UWI equivalent for the succeeding semester is less than 0.75, will be required
courses – up to the limit indicated by (a) above i.e. to withdraw
up to a maximum of 30 credits/exemptions.
14.2 A candidate who has been required to withdraw from the
(iii) Exemptions only may be granted for any course(s) Faculty may apply to the Faculty for re-admission one (1)
in excess of limit indicated. year after withdrawal. Each case will be considered on its
own merit, but will only succeed if the Faculty is satisfied that
j. Students doing Study Abroad (Exchange Programmes) the circumstances attending the reasons for the withdrawal
at other universities: have altered substantially.
(i) Students who seek to do part of their programme at
another university (a maximum of two (2) semesters 14.3 Students thus admitted to a Faculty may in accordance with
which must not include the final semester of full- its regulations be granted exemption from Level I courses
time study) must have the courses they intend to do subject to there being no change in the content of the
at the overseas university assessed for equivalence courses and provided that no more than five (5) years have
by the relevant department at St. Augustine BEFORE elapsed since the date of withdrawal. Level II University
proceeding to study abroad. courses, for the purposes of exemption, may be treated in
the same way as Level I Faculty courses.
The request to study abroad and the course approved
by the department must then be submitted through the
Faculty to obtain Academic Board approval. 14.4 Students from one faculty who had been required to
withdraw from the University for failing to complete their
(ii) When the students’ results are received from the degree programme within the stipulated period may be
overseas university, and have been evaluated and admitted to another faculty after a minimum period of one
approved, the student will then receive credit for (1) year has elapsed since their withdrawal. Such students
the courses as substitutes for the St. Augustine may be granted exemption from Level I courses relevant to
equivalent. the new programme subject to Regulations 13.3 and 13.4
above.
(iii) It should be noted that first year (100 level) courses in
the American four-year undergraduate programme 14.5 Students required to withdraw from the University for failing
or elsewhere, will NOT usually warrant any exemption to complete their Diploma or Certificate programme may be
from UWI courses. re-admitted to the Faculty after a minimum period of one (1)
year has elapsed since their withdrawal. Such students shall
k. Students doing a course(s) at other universities to not be granted exemptions from courses in the programme
complete their degree programme: previously passed.
(i) In an instance where students may be migrating/
must be away from the country for a significant
Leave of Absence
15. i. A candidate who for good reason wishes to be absent
period and have few courses to complete their UWI
from an academic programme for a semester or more
degree there may be discretionary decisions made
must apply for formal leave of absence to the Campus
by the Faculty and sanctioned by Academic Board
Faculty Board, through the appropriate Dean, stating
to accommodate them.
the reason for the application.
ii. The length of such leave of absence, if granted, will
be subject to approval by the Academic Board of
the Campus concerned, but will not exceed one (1)
academic year in the first instance terminating at the
end of the academic year for which the application is
approved.
iii. Leave of absence will not be granted for more than two
(2) consecutive academic years.
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iv. Leave of absence may be granted for one (1) semester Award of Degrees
or for an academic year. 18. Notification of Results
For those candidates who have completed the requirements
v. Applications for leave of absence for a semester shall of the B.Sc. degree a pass list shall be published and arranged
normally be submitted by the end of the third week of alphabetically in the following categories:
the relevant semester. i. First Class Honours
ii. Second Class Honours
vi. Applications for leave of absence for the academic year Upper Division
shall normally be submitted by the end of the third Lower Division
week of Semester I. iii. Pass
vii. A student who voluntarily withdraws from the
University and who applies for re-admission within
Award of Honours –
five (5) years shall be granted exemption and credit Grade Point Average System (GPA)
for courses previously passed, subject to the time limit Regulations governing Award of
for the maintenance of credit stipulated in the relevant
Faculty Regulations. All grades previously obtained
Degrees
19. (i) The class of degree to be awarded shall be determined
shall be used in the determination of the student’s
on the basis of a weighted Grade Point Average
GPA.
(GPA).
Admission Criteria for Courses (ii) In the calculation of the weighted GPA, a weight of zero
Offered by the Department of shall be attached to all Level I courses.
Management Studies (iii) Levels II and III courses shall have equal weight in the
16. Students who wish to pursue Management Studies courses
determination of the weighted GPA.
and programmes and were not admitted under any of the
approved Management Studies specializations, majors or
(iv) A course designated at registration as not for credit (NFC)
minors or approved double majors offered in conjunction
shall not count in the determination of the weighted
with the Faculty of Science and Agriculture must:
GPA.
(i) attain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 (B+ average) in their
(v) Core courses satisfying the requirements of
previous courses in order to be eligible for admission into
specializations, majors and minors must be taken into
Levels II /III Management courses.
account in the determination of the weighted GPA.
(ii) Students who are desirous of pursuing Level I Management
(vi) The class of degree shall be awarded as follows:
Studies courses will only be admitted with the approval
First Class Honours – Weighted GPA of 3.60 and
of the Head of the Department of Management Studies
above
or his/her designated nominee(s)
Second Class Honours, Upper Division – Weighted GPA
3.00 – 3.59
Admission Criteria for Courses Second Class Honours, Lower Division – Weighted GPA
Offered by the Department of 2.00 – 2.99
Pass – Weighted GPA 1.00 – 1.99
ECONOMICS
17. Students who wish to pursue the Major in Economics and
were not admitted under any of the approved Econmics
specializations, majors or minors must:
(i) attain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in their previous
courses in order to be eligible for admission into Levels II
/III Economics courses.
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Marking Scheme for Examinations in 2. All applications for an aegrotat degree, diploma or
certificate must be referred by the Registrar to the Faculty
the Faculty of Social Sciences Board of Examiners and the Board for Examinations for
20. (i) In the determination of GPA, the grades with
a recommendation to Board for Undergraduate Studies.
corresponding quality points shall be as defined in the
Applications from or on behalf of candidates must be
University Regulations governing the GPA.
accompanied by a medical certificate signed by (a) University
Health Officer, or (b) the Dean of the Faculty of Medical
(ii) The authorized marking scheme is as follows:
Sciences in consultation with the appropriate members
of the Medical School, (c) or other medical personnel
GRADE GPA MARKS
appointed for this purpose by the University, and shall reach
the Registrar not later than thirty (30) days from the last
A+ 4.3 86 and over
examination paper written by the candidate.
A 4.0 70 – 85
A- 3.7 67 – 69
3. In assessing an application for an aegrotat degree, diploma
B+ 3.3 63 – 66
or certificate, reports from the appropriate Heads of
B 3.0 60 – 62
Departments on the candidate’s work should be taken into
B- 2.7 57 – 59
consideration. Oral examinations, where possible, by internal
C+ 2.3 53 – 56
examiners may be an aspect of examinations for the award
C 2.0 50 – 52
of an aegrotat degree.
C- 1.7 47 – 49
D+ 1.3 43 – 46
4. An aegrotat degree, diploma or certificate will be awarded
D 1.0 40 – 42
without distinction or class.
F 0.0 Less than 40
5. Holders of an aegrotat degree, diploma or certificate will
Award of Aegrotat Degree not be permitted to re-enter for the same examination but
(Degree, Diploma Certificate Programmes) may proceed to a higher degree if accepted by the Board
1. A candidate taking examinations in respect of a final degree, for Graduate Studies.
diploma or certificate programme and who had been absent
through illness from one or more papers, may apply for the
award of an aegrotat degree, diploma or certificate on the
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE UWI
following conditions. EVENING UNIVERSITY For BSc Degrees in
a. Where the whole of the final examination for a degree, the Faculty of Social Sciences
diploma or certificate is taken at the end of the final year
of the course and he/she has completed more than half
of the final examination but has been absent from the Qualifications for Admission
remainder of that examination. 1.1 Before registration and before beginning courses in the
Evening University the candidate must have satisfied the
b. Where the final examination is in two or more parts (the University matriculation requirements for entry to a degree
award of the degree, diploma or certificate depending programme.
on performance in each of these parts) and he/she has
successfully completed the first one or two parts and more 1.2 On entry to the Evening University, students may be
than half of the final part, but has been absent from the required by the Faculty Board to take an English Language
remainder of the examination for the final part. Proficiency Test (ELPT). Students failing this test may be
required by the Faculty Board to do a prescribed course
c. Where the final examination is in two parts and the in English as a prerequisite to the compulsory Foundation
student has completed the first part (second year) with a Course, FD10A – English for Academic Purposes. Students
B average or higher and his coursework during the final with the following qualifications are exempt from the ELPT
year of the course has been of a consistently high standard, examination:
but he/she has been absent from the other part of the (i) A grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ in General Paper,
examinations. (ii) Grade I in CXC English Language
(General Proficiency).
d. The examiners consider that in the work which the
candidate has submitted at such of the final examination 1.3 Applicants for entry into Economics, Accounting,
as he/she had attended, he/she reached a standard which, Management Studies, Sports Management, Banking and
if also reached in the remainder of the examination, would Finance, Psychology and Computer Science degree options
have qualified him/her for the award of a degree, diploma (specials and majors) are required to have a minimum of a
or certificate. Grade II pass in CXC (General) Mathematics or a qualification
deemed by the Faculty Board to be equivalent.
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Course of Study Foundation Courses
2. Candidates for any of the degree programmes must pursue 5. a. As of 1998–99 all students registered in The University of
a course of study comprising at least ninety (90) credits, at the West Indies will be required to complete a minimum
least thirty (30) credits at Level I and at least sixty (60) credits of nine (9) credits of foundation courses. These courses
at Levels II and III. The Faculty Board may require that the are Level I courses designed to promote sensitivity to,
timing of registration in particular courses may be such as and awareness of, distinctive characteristic features of
to ensure that the programme of study extends over at least Caribbean cosmologies, identities and culture.
six (6) semesters and two (2) “Summer” School sessions.
The foundation courses comprise:
Co-Curricular Credits i. FD10A (FOUN 1001) - English for Academic
3.1 Students will be eligible for no more than three (3) credits Purposes
for involvement in co-curricular activities. The activities may ii. FD12A (FOUN 1201) - Science, Medicine and
be campus specific. Technology in Society
iii. FD11A (FOUN 1101) - Caribbean Civilization
3.2 Co-curricular credits will be awarded on the following iv. FD13A (FOUN 1301) - Law, Governance, Economy
basis: and Society
a. students must be involved in the activity for at least one v. any other course approved for the purpose by
(1) semester; the Board of Undergraduate Studies
b. explicit learning outcomes must be identified for each
activity; b. Students registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences will
c. there must be clearly defined mode(s) of assessment for be required to include among such foundation courses
each activity. English for Academic Purposes.
3.3 A Faculty Coordinator will be appointed with responsibility c. The elective Foundation Course, Law, Governance,
for the award of co-curricular credits. Economy and Society will not count for credit in the
programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences except
3.4 The grading of co-curricular activities will be pass/fail. with the permission of the Dean.
3.5 All co-curricular activities/programmes must be approved d. Exemption in whole or in part from the requirements
in advance by the Faculty and Academic Board. under [5(a–b)] may be granted from time to time by
the Board for Undergraduate Studies.
3.6 Subject to Faculty regulations, co-curricular credits will
form. part of the ninety (90) credits for a degree. However, Requirements for Entry to Levels II
in special circumstances, if credits are earned in excess of and III
those required for the degree, these and the associated 6. Students are required to satisfy prerequisites (where they
activity will be included on the student’s transcript. exist) for Levels Il and III courses.
3.7 Co-curricular course credits can only be counted as/in
place of Level One course credits. Requirements for the Award of the
Degree
Co-curricular course offered by the Faculty of Social 7.1 In order to qualify for the award of a degree a student
Sciences: “Workplace Protocol for Students Programme” must:
a. have completed a minimum of ninety (90) credits
Level I Requirements (normally equivalent to thirty (30) semester courses)
4. Students must satisfy the requirements for a minimum of of which:
thirty (30) credits at Level I comprising: i. at least thirty (30) credits are from Level I semester
a. such foundation courses as are required and offered; courses (including the foundation course
b. other compulsory courses in the chosen degree option requirement), and
as specified in the Faculty Handbook; ii. at least sixty (60) credits from Levels II and III semester
c. free electives to bring the total credits to thirty (30). courses
b. have satisfied the requirements for their specific
degree programmes
7.2 Degrees are offered in the following categories:
Special
Major
Double major
Major and Minor
Major and Two Minors
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