UWI Five Islands Sets June 30 Deadline for New Law Degree Programme Starting August 2026

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus has announced that applications for its new Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme are now open, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, ahead of the programme’s scheduled start in August.

In a notice issued this week, the campus said the degree will be offered in conjunction with the UWI Mona Campus, allowing students in Antigua and Barbuda to pursue legal studies locally.

The announcement comes as Prime Minister Gaston Browne has highlighted plans to expand access to higher education, including the introduction of free university education for Antiguans and Barbudans.

Speaking at the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s manifesto launch on Monday, Browne said the initiative forms part of a broader push to improve opportunities for young people and reduce financial barriers to tertiary education.

He said the government intends to ensure that citizens can access higher education without cost, describing it as an investment in national development.

Browne also pointed to ongoing expansion at the Five Islands Campus, positioning it as a key institution in the country’s education strategy and a driver of long-term economic growth.

The Prime Minister said such initiatives are aimed at equipping citizens with the skills needed to compete in a changing global environment, while strengthening local capacity in key professions.

The introduction of the law programme marks a significant addition to the campus’s academic offerings and is expected to provide new opportunities for students seeking careers in the legal field without having to study abroad.

Prospective students can apply online via the UWI Five Islands Campus website at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu.