Demography is the study of human population size, socioeconomic characteristics, structure, spatial distribution and development, and analysis of how these features are trending. Focus is given to the three main components of population change – fertility, mortality and migration, and other features such as geographical or political structures, which contribute to population change. The objectives of the programme are to: Equip students with a body of demographic knowledge, skills and the tools necessary for a clear understanding and analysis of population dynamics and change within the region; and Raise the level of awareness of the impact of population change on social and economic development, structures and processes and to design appropriate responses to the region’s demographic challenges.

• Listing ID: 5306
• Field of Study: Social Sciences
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level: Level 5 - Bachelor's Degree
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 03 Social Sciences, Journalism and Information- 031 Social and Behavioural Sciences- 0314 Sociology and Cultural Studies
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: FULL TIME (3 Year Programme): Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) or GCE O'Level/BGCSE subjects (Grades A-C) which must include English Language and Mathematics AND Two double Units CAPE subjects or 2 GCE A-Level subjects. PART TIME (4 Year Programme): Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) or GCE O'Level / BGCSE subjects (Grades A-C) with compulsory English Language and Mathematics.
• Number of Credits: 90