The MA Linguistics is a taught program intended to fully guide students in the field of linguistics and enable them to acquire an in-depth understanding of the subject and its relevance to linguistic and cultural research, translation, and language teaching across the major official languages of the Caribbean region. Candidates can follow one of 4 concentrations:

Applied Linguistics
Descriptive Linguistics (part-time only)
Sociolinguistics
Caribbean Lexicography

This program teaches students how to demonstrate their insight into and understanding of the development of linguistic theory from Socrates to the present by writing critical analyses of the process. It explores linguistic theories as well as provides in-depth knowledge of the language and how to teach it.

Applicants should have at least a Second Class Honors degree or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution. A test is administered for entrance to this program. Students have the opportunity to enroll in a multicultural Caribbean campus and experience other cultures at a highly ranked and accredited university.

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