Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Postgraduate 2022

Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Postgraduate

Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post 2022

Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post | See details below to apply…

APPLICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES BEGINNING

SEPTEMBER 2022

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following Programmes which will be offered in various campuses as indicated, under Full–Time, Part-Time (Evening & Weekend) modes of study in the Academic Year 2022/2023, beginning September 2022. The entry requirements for each Programme are as shown below:

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AND CAMPUSES

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Geography

Master of Science in (a) Biogeography (b) Climatology (c) Hydrology and Water Resources

(d)Integrated Watershed Management (e) Geomorphology

Full time: Main, Mombasa, Nyeri and Nakuru Campus. Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower

Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Geography

Master of Arts in (a) Agricultural Geography (b) Transport Geography (c ) Geography of Marketing

(d)Population and Settlement Geography (e) Economic and Industrial Geography (f) Urban and Regional Planning (g) Biogeography (h) Geomorphology (i) Climatology

Full time: Main, Nakuru and Mombasa Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second

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Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Sociology Master of Arts in Sociology

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University and has studied Sociology as either a major or a regular subject at degree level or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be admitted provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Sociology

Master of Arts in Community Development

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or any other University and has studied Sociology as either a major or regular subject at degree level or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be admitted provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Sociology

Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology

Full-time and Part-time (Main Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts in Sociology or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other accredited University or MA degree in Sociology by Project graded at “B” and above. The PhD degree will be by course work, examination and thesis. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Kiswahili

Master of Arts in Kiswahili

Full-time (Kericho, Nakuru and Main Campus)

Evening and Weekends (Kericho, Mombasa and Nakuru Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized university with an average grade of ‘B’ in Kiswahili units. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years relevant work experience may be considered. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Kiswahili

Ph.D. in Kiswahili

Full-time (Main and Mombasa Campuses)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts degree in Kiswahili or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Department of Gender and Development Studies

Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City and Kericho Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in related disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two years relevant work experience will be considered.

Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies

Master of Arts in: (a) History (b) Political Science (d) Archaeology

Full-time (Kericho, Nakuru, Embu and Main Campus)

Evening & Weekend (Nakuru, Kericho, Nyeri, Mombasa and City Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent in related disciplines from a recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in the above areas

Full-time (Main and City Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Department of Public Policy and Administration:

Masters of Leadership and Governance (MLG)

Part-time: City

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized university in any area of specialization. Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) and with a score of Grade “C” in relevant specialization subjects will be considered

Department of Public Policy and Administration:

Masters of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)

Part-time: City, Nakuru, Nyeri and Mombasa

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized university in any area of specialization. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Public Policy and Administration:

Executive Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (EMPPA)

Evening & Weekend (City Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from a recognized university in any area of specialization and at least two years work experience as an executive or senior position. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Public Policy and Administration:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy and Management

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree from a recognized university in any area of the following areas of specialization: Public Policy and Administration, Political Science, Business Administration (Management), Master of Arts in Economic Policy, Master of Educational Administration/Economics and Planning/Leadership/ Organizational Leadership. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Foreign Languages

Master of Arts in French

Full-time- Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in French with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above.

Department of English and Linguistics

Master of Arts in English and Linguistics

Full-time: Main, Nakuru and Kericho Mombasa and Kitui Campus.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a university recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. The candidate must have a mean score of grade “B” (at least 60%) in English and Linguistics courses.

Department of English and Linguistics

Doctor of Philosophy in English and Linguistics

Full-time: Main Campus.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of a master’s degree in English and Linguistics with a mean score of grade “B” aggregate (at least 60%) or equivalent qualifications from any other university recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Literature

Master of Arts in Literature

Full time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree of at least Second Class Honours or its equivalent in related disciplines from a recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Literature

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Literature by Research and Thesis

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in literature or relevant areas of study from Kenyatta University or a recognized Institution.

Department of Literature

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Literature by Course Work, Examination and Thesis

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in literature or relevant areas of study from Kenyatta University or a recognized Institution.

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Master of Arts in Religious Studies in (a) Christianity (b) African Traditional Religion (c) Islam

Full-time: Main Kericho and Nakuru Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in related field of at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) from a recognized university or Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years postgraduate relevant work experience. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (Philosophy)

Full-time (Main Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in related field of at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) from a recognized university or Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two years working experience or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts obtained at Credit II and above. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Ph.D. (Philosophy)

Full-time: Main

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree in related field of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University or Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years postgraduate relevant work experience. Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree from a recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Ph.D. (Religious Studies)

∙Christianity

∙Islam

∙African Religion

Full-time: Main and Kericho Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree in related field of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University or Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years post-graduation relevant work experience. Master of Arts degree or Master of Theology degree from a recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department Of Psychology

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

Part Time: City, Nakuru, Mombasa Campuses Minimum Entry Requirements

a)Holder of a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or a recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

b)Holder of a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division)from Kenyatta University or a recognized University, Plus a Post graduate Diploma in Education or Counseling, or its equivalent, with at least a credit level pass or

c)Holder of a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or a recognized University, Plus at least two years relevant professional experience in a clinical setting.

Department Of Psychology

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of M.A or M.SC degree in counseling or clinical psychology (or its equivalent) of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with an aggregate grade B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course.

Holder of M.ED. Degree in guidance and counseling of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university or its equivalent with an aggregate grade B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course.

Department Of Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Treatment Science.

Full-time: Main Campus

Part Time: City and Mombasa Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent, with internship experience in a drug treatment setting working with clients with SUD’s.

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, nursing or social work with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with clients with SUD’s

Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent, plus a post graduate qualification (at least a post graduate diploma) in psychiatry, counseling or clinical psychology with internship experience in a drug treatment setting working with clients with SUD’s.

SCHOOL OF SECURITY, DIPLOMACY AND PEACE STUDIES

Department of Security and Correction Science

Master in Security Management and Police Studies

Part-time: City, Nyeri, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa and Kericho Campuses.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years relevant work experience may be considered.

Department of Security and Correctional Science

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies

Part-time: City, Nyeri, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kericho Campuses

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Master’s degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized and accredited University with a course work component in any one of the following specializations:

Security Studies, Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, Peace Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Security, Military Science, Forensic Science.

Those with a Master’s degree in a closely related area of specialization and have at least three years postgraduate research or teaching experience in the subject area, may be considered. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Conflict, Peace and Conflict Management

Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or any other recognized by the university senate. Those who are eligible to apply are fresh graduates in the disciplines of conflict and peace, political, development and gender studies, history, sociology, law, international relations, public policy and administration and personnel working with civil societies, government and the public sector interested in pursuing the discipline of peace and conflict.

Department of Conflict, Peace and Conflict Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Management

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City, Nyeri, Nakuru, Kericho and Mombasa Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements.

Holder of Master’s degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate as being an institution of comparable status to that of Kenyatta University with a course work component in any one of the following specializations: peace, conflict, political, development and gender studies, history, sociology, international relations, public policy and administration and any other related field.

Holder of a Master’s degree in a closely related area of specialization and has at least three years’ postgraduate research experience or teaching in the subject area, and can provide evidence of research capability.

Department of Diplomacy and International Relations

Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City, Nyeri, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kericho and Embu Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Diplomacy OR Political Science) degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from any recognized University.

Those with Bachelor of Arts degree in related disciplines such as History, Political Philosophy/Theory, International Law or Economics will be also be considered.

Department of Diplomacy and International Relations

Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Diplomacy

Full-time: Main, Nyeri, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kericho and Embu Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Master of Arts (International Relations and Diplomacy or Political Science) degree or any related discipline from a recognized University by Senate

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science

Master of Science in (a) Statistics (b) Social Statistics (c) Biostatistics

Full-time (Main Campus)

Part-time (City Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized University with an average grade of ‘C’ (of 55%) in area applied. One must also be a Major in the specific area of specialization namely: Statistics, Applied Math, Pure Math or Biostatistics. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Mathematics

Master of Science in (a) Pure Mathematics (b) Applied Mathematics

Full-time (Main Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university. Those with

Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years’ experience will be considered.

In addition, one must be a REGULAR or MAJOR in mathematics and with an average of “C” (55%) in the area applied. One should have taken specified units in the area of interest i.e. (pure or applied)

NB: For further information, please consult the department.

Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Master of Science in : (a) Biochemistry (b) Biotechnology (c) Medical Biochemistry

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/ Biochemistry or related discipline with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized University.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ‘‘C’’ and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Ph.D. in the above areas.

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of a Master’s Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

All degree graduates shall qualify for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science. However, those without a science background shall have to take SFS 001: Introduction to Forensic Physics, SFS 002: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry and SFS 005: Fundamental of Cell and Molecular Biology.

Department of Microbiology

Master of Science in (a)Medical Microbiology (b) Environmental Microbiology

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent with Biology as the main subject from a recognized University.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ‘C’ and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization

Department of Microbiology

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in the above areas

Full-Time(Main Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Department of Plant Sciences

Master of Science in: (a) Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (b) Genetics (c) Plant Ecology (d) Developmental botany

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or lower Division) or equivalent with Biology as the main subject from a recognized university.

Department of Plant Sciences

Master of Science in Plant Taxonomy

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or lower Division) or equivalent with Biology as the main subject from a recognized university.

Research Project in second year will be funded. Women and marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Department of Zoological Sciences

Master of Science in: (a) Applied Entomology (b) Immunology (c) Animal Physiology (d) Aquatic Ecology (e) Animal Ecology

(f)Fisheries Sciences (g) Applied Parasitology

Full-time : Main Campus

Master of Science in Applied Coastal And Marine Resource Management

Full-time: Mombasa Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

a)A holder of Bachelor of Science with at least an Upper Second class honors with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of two science subjects studied to Bachelor of Science degree level.

b)A holder of Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level either as a major or as a regular subject and has attained at least an Upper Second Class Honors.

c)Holder of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education degree with a lower second class and has qualified in the specific subject unit. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

d)A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any other relevant areas of studies such as Geography and Environment with at least an Upper Second Class Honours and has taken units related to Marine Science.

Department of Zoological Sciences

Ph.D. Courses in all areas of Masters Programmes.

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution

Department of Chemistry

Master of Science in Chemistry

Full-time : Main and Kitui

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and studied Chemistry as a major or regular subject and obtained at least an average grade ‘C’ in Chemistry units. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent from a recognized university and at least two years of teaching Chemistry or working in a research Institution may be considered.

Department of Chemistry

Master of Science in Applied Analytical Chemistry

Full-time: Main Campus and Kitui Campus

Part time: city Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent from a recognized university and at least two years of teaching Chemistry or working in a research Institution may be considered

Department of Chemistry

Ph.D. Chemistry

Full time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of science degree in Chemistry or Applied Analytical Chemistry from Kenyatta university or any other recognized university

Department of Physics

Master of Science in Electronic and Instrumentation

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education ( Science) with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and studied Physics as a major subject with mathematics. A candidate who has taken Physics as a regular subject with mathematics, may be admitted provided he/she takes remedial courses as recommended by the department.

Department of Physics

Master of Science in Physics

a)Material Science

b)Environmental Physics

c)Theoretical and Atomic Collision Physics

d)Geophysics

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has majored in Physics or its equivalent from a recognized university and at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered, provided also that a candidate must have a working knowledge of mathematics at a degree level. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies

Master of Education in: (a) Educational Administration (b) Educational Planning (c) Economics of Education (d) Curriculum Development

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus, Nyeri Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution OR Bachelor of Education degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C’’ and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies

Ph.D. in (a) Educational Administration (b)Educational Planning and Economics of Education (c) Curriculum studies

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta university or any other recognized institution. Must have covered at least five (5) units at M.Ed. level in the area of specialization and a minimum grade “c” in Masters.

Department of Educational Foundations

Master of Education in (a) History of Education (b) Philosophy of Education (c) Sociology of Education (d) Comparative Education (e) Health Education

Campuses: Main, Nakuru and Embu Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Educational Foundations

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in above areas

Mode of Study: Full-Time

Campus: Main

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Education degree in relevant field from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Department of Educational Communication and Technology

Master of Education in Educational Technology (a) Mathematics Education (b) Science Education

( c ) Social Studies Education (d) Creative Arts Education (e) Language Education (f) Technology Education

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized Institution OR Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent with at least two years of relevant work experience will be considered.

Department of Special Needs Education

Master of Education in Special Needs in (a) Visual Impairments (b) Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

(c)Physical & Multiple Disabilities (PH) (d) Intellectual Disabilities (e)Gifted and Talented (f)Hearing Impairments (g)Learning Disabilities

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: Nakuru Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution. Those with Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent with at least two (2) years’ work experience will be considered. Kenyatta University September Intake – Regular Post

Department of Special Needs Education

Master of Education in Speech and Language Pathology

Full time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) From Kenyatta University or any recognized institution. Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education or Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) specializing in Hearing Impairment, Bachelor of Education subject combinations : English/Literature or Biology, Bachelor of Education (English and Linguistics) or Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders or Bachelor’s degree in a Medical or Clinical Field or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. (Applicants with work experience in any of the above field have an added advantage).

Department of Special Needs Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Special Needs Education

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Needs Education or Master’s degree in Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Department of Library and Information Science

a)Master of Library and Information Sciences

b)Master of Science (Records Management and Archives Administration)

c)Master of Science in Knowledge Management

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution. Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent with at least two years of relevant work experience.

Department of Library and Information Science

PhD Information Science

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum entry requirements

Master’s degree in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institutions.

Department of Library and Information Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Justice Information Systems

Evening & Weekend (City Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. Holders of above qualification with lower second class division and two years working experience in related area.

Department of Early Childhood Studies

Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies

Full time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Studies, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Early Childhood Studies

Ph.D. in Early Childhood studies

Full time: Main campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Kenyatta University or any other accredited university OR a holder of Master’s degree in the related area with three (3) or more years of experience in Early Childhood Services.

Department of Educational Psychology

Master of Education in (a) Educational Psychology (b) Guidance and Counseling

Campus: Main Only

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least second class honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution. In addition have at least “C” in the units relevant to the area of specialization. Those with second class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that:

a)They have grade “C” in units relevant to the area of specialization.

b)They have worked for at least 2 years in relevant field.

Bachelor’s with post graduate Diploma in Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university and who had:

a)Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in first degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

b)Second Class (Lower Division) in first degree or its equivalent with two (2) years working experience in related field after the diploma.

Department of Educational Psychology

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology

Full time: Main campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of a Masters of Education degree of Kenyatta University or its equivalent from other recognized institutions of higher learning. Must have covered at least five (5) units at M.Ed. level in the area of specialization with a “B” and above or equivalent grade. Must show ability to undertake academic research in the area of specialization.

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Department of Environmental Studies and Community Development

Master of Environmental Studies (Community Development)

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Environmental Studies and Community Development and related disciplines such as Geography, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Urban & Regional Planning, Development Studies, from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division)may be considered on condition that they have grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization and have two (2) years post-graduation work experience.

Department of Environmental Studies and Community Development

PhD in Environmental Studies (Community Development)

Full-time (Main Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s degree in Environmental Studies and Community Development or related areas such as Development Studies, Agriculture, Geography, Sociology, etc. from Kenyatta University or any recognized university.

Department of Environmental Education

Master of Environmental Studies(Climate Change & Sustainability)

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division), or Equivalent in Environmental Education, Education, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Agriculture, Biophysical sciences and Social sciences from a recognized university.

A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in the areas mentioned above with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered

Department of Environmental Education

Ph.D. Environmental Studies (Climate Change & Sustainability)

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Environmental Education or any other relevant area of study.

Department of Environmental Education

Master of Science in Environmental Education

Full-time : Main Campus

Part time: City campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Bachelor Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or equivalent in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Biophysical Sciences from a recognized university.

A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in the areas mentioned above with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered

Department of Environmental Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Education

Full-time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Environmental Education or any other relevant area of study.

Department of Environmental Education

Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the areas indicated below or equivalent from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE):

Environmental Studies; Natural Resources Management; Urban & Regional Planning; Engineering; Public Health; Architecture; Land Economics; Design; Development Studies; Geography; Agricultural Sciences; Biological & Physical Sciences; Entrepreneurship. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) in the above areas with at least two (2) years of relevant experience will be considered.

Department of Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Science

Full-time: Main Campus

Part time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree of First Class or Second Class Honors (Upper Division) or their equivalent in Environmental Education, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Technology, Agriculture or Engineering.

A holder of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in the above mentioned disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University with at least two years research or relevant working experience may be considered.

Department of Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Studies (Agro forestry & Rural Development)

Full-time (Main Campus)

Part time (City Campus)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree of First Class Honors or Second Class (Upper Division) or their equivalent in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Agriculture, Biological Sciences and Social Sciences from a recognized University.

A holder of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) degree in the above mentioned areas with evidence of research and field experience.

Department of Environmental Science

Ph.D. in Environmental Science

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Agriculture, Geography, Ecology, Biological Sciences, Meteorology, from a recognized university.

Department of Environmental Planning

Master of Environmental Planning & Management

Full-time : Main Campus

Part-time : City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Planning & Management) or Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning, or Bachelor of Science/Arts in Geography, Economics, Architecture, Surveying and Photogrammetry, Land Economics, Building Economics, Estate Management, Housing Technology, Engineering, Law, Sociology, Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Zoology, Botany with at least Second Class Honours ( Upper Division) degree or equivalent from a recognized University

Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree with at least two- year relevant work experience will be considered.

Department of Environmental Planning

Master of Environmental Planning & Management (Resource Use Efficient Cities)

Full-time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree with at least two- year relevant work experience will be considered.

Department of Environmental Planning

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Planning & Management

Full-time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized University and had pursued a relevant programme at undergraduate

level and obtained at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in the following areas :

a)Bachelor of Environmental Planning & Management degree of Kenyatta University or any recognized University with a major in Environmental/urban Rural/Regional Planning & Management (or)

b)B.Env. S, BURP or BA/B.Sc. in Geography, Economics, Architecture, Surveying and Photogrammetry, Land Economics and Building, Estate Management, Housing Technology, Engineering, Law, Sociology, Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife, Zoology, Botany (or)

c)Is a holder of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in the fields outlined in (a) and (b) with two years working experience in a relevant field.

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Department of Economic Theory

Master of Economics

Full-time: Main and Nakuru Campus

Part-time : City Campus

Minimum entry requirements

(i)Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution of Comparable status.

(ii)Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Economic Theory

Master of Economics (Policy & Management)

Full-time: Main and Nakuru Campus

Part-time : City Campus

Minimum entry requirements

(iii)Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution of Comparable status.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Econometrics and Statistics

Master of Economics (Econometrics).

Full-time: Main and Nakuru Campus

Part-time : City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

(i)Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution of Comparable status.

(ii)Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Applied Economics

1.Master of Economics (Finance)

2.Master of Economics (International Trade & Finance)

Full-time: Main and Nakuru Campus

Part-time : City Campus Minimum entry requirements

(i)Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution of Comparable status.

(ii)Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Applied Economics

Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum entry requirements

(i)Bachelor’s Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Economics, Economics & Finance, Economics

& Statistics or a relevant Social Science from a recognized University.

(ii)Those with Second Class (Lower Division) in the above stated disciplines and two (2) years proven relevant work

experience will be considered.

Those with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in other disciplines, other than Economics, with proven relevant work experience, will be considered upon successful completion of a Bridging Course for the programme.

Department of Applied Economics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics

Campus: City Campus

Minimum entry requirements

Master’s Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

The PhD is based on coursework, examination and research project or coursework, examination and thesis. The coursework must have covered the following three core courses: Micro Economic Theory, Macro Economic Theory and Quantitative Methods. One must have attained at least ‘B’ in Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomics Theory at Masters Level.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Department of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with areas of Specialization in: (a) Human Resource Management (b) Entrepreneurship (c) Marketing (d) Finance (e) Procurement and Supply Chain Management (f) Strategic Management (g) Management Information Systems (h) Project Management (i) Accounting

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: Nakuru, Kericho, Embu, Nyeri, Mombasa and City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.

A holder of a Lower Second Class degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with proven ability in research, administration or management.

A holder of a degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university plus relevant full professional qualification certificate.

Department of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration in Oil and Gas Management

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: Nakuru, Kericho, Embu, Nyeri, Mombasa and City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

(i)A holder of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Bachelor of Science degree in the relevant field as stipulated by University Senate of Kenyatta University.

(ii)A holder of Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Bachelor of Science degree in the relevant field, or from any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being equivalent Academic status to (i) above.

(iii)A holder of Second Class Honours (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science degree in the relevant field, or from any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being equivalent academic status and in addition must show proof of

either two years relevant experience and professional development or academic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field.

A holder of other qualifications recognized by University Senate as being equivalent to (i), (ii) and (iii).

Department of Accounting and Finance

Master of Science (Finance)

Part-time: City and Nakuru Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce Accounting or Finance Degree with at least Upper Second Honours or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.

Department of Business Administration

Executive Master of Business Administration

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant area from Kenyatta University with at least two years work experience at an executive or senior position.

Department of Business Administration

Master of Science in: (a) Human Resource Management (b) Entrepreneurship Development (c) Marketing

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.

Department of Management Science

Master of Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Bachelor of Commerce Degree with at least Upper Second Honours or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Department of Community Health

Master of Public Health in (a) Epidemiology and Disease Control. (b) Monitoring and Evaluation

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: Mombasa, City and Nakuru Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MBChB), Nursing (BScN), Pharmacy (B.Pharm) & Dentistry. Holders of First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Environmental Health, Community Health/Nutrition and Health Management. Holders of Second Class (Lower Division) in the above discipline with minimum of four years post qualification experience subject to availability of space.

Department of Community Health

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health in (a) Epidemiology and Disease Control. (b) Monitoring and Evaluation

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of a Master of Public Health (MPH) from a recognized University.

Department of Health Management and Informatics

Master of Science in (a) Health Information Management MSc HIM) (b) Health Management (MSc HM)

Part-Time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Environmental Health, Community Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Information Science, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Community Development, Public Administration, Law and Human Resource Management.

Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the above disciplines may be considered on condition that they have a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a health related field. Or a holder of a first degree with health related Post Graduate Diploma of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution, with at least two (2) years post qualification experience.

Department of Population and Reproductive Health

M.P.H (Reproductive Health)

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Dentistry or Bachelor’s Degree with at least Upper Second Honours in a health related field: Environmental Health, Population Health and Community Health among others. Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the above fields and at least two years relevant work experience in a health related field will be considered in exceptional cases.

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor degree in Occupational, Environmental Nutrition or any Health or Medical related degree: Environmental Studies; Bachelor of Arts or Science or Education (arts or science), or equivalent who has studied any of the following subjects up to degree level: Environmental Education, Geography, Botany/zoology, Chemistry, Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, with at least upper Second Class Honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. OR A holder of any of the above degree but with Second Class Honours Lower division with minimum two (2) years’ work experience.

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Master of Science in Environmental Health

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor degree in Occupational, Environmental or any Health or Medical related degree: Environmental Studies; Bachelor of Arts or Science or Education (arts or science), or equivalent who has studied any of the following subjects up to degree level: Environmental Education, Geography, Botany/zoology, Chemistry, Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, with at least upper Second Class Honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. OR A holder of any of the above degree but with Second Class Honours Lower division with minimum two (2) years’ work experience.

Department of Environmental Health

Master of Science in Water Supply and Sanitation (M.Sc. WATSAN)

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

2 Kenyatta University Self Sponsored May And September Intake – Undergraduate

3 Kenyatta University January and May Undergraduate Intake

4 Kenyatta University January DSVOL Intake

5 Kenyatta University September Intake For Regular Postgraduate

6 Kenyatta University September Digital School Intake for Postgraduate

A holder of Bachelor degree in Occupational, Environmental or Environmental Studies; Bachelor of Arts or Science or Education (arts or science), or equivalent who has studied any of the following subjects up to degree level: Environmental Education, Geography, Botany/zoology, Chemistry, Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, with at least upper Second Class Honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. OR A holder of any of the above degree but with Second Class Honours Lower division with minimum two (2) years’ work experience.

SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES

Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics

Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Education degree with a major in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. Holder of Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition from a recognized institution.

Department of Foods Nutrition & Dietetics

Ph.D. (Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics)

Full-time: Main

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from recognized institution.

Department of Community Resource Management

Master of Science (Community Resource Management)

Full time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

i)Holders of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Degree in Community Resource Management, Family & Consumer Science, Home Economics or any other related field of study.

Ii C) Holders of a Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have ‘C’ and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Department of Community Resource Management

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Community Resource Management

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in Community Resource Management, Family & Consumer Science or any other Community Development or Community Resource Management and Extension field from a recognized University.

Department of Fashion Design and Marketing Master of Science in Fashion Design & Marketing

Full-time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of First Class or Upper Second Class Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Marketing or Textile Science and Design or B.Sc. in Textiles, Clothing or Fine Art which has bias in textiles or its equivalent from a recognized university. A holder of First Class or Upper Second Class Bachelor of Education (Home Economics or Home Science). A holder of Lower Second Class B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Marketing or Textile Science and Design or Textiles, Clothing or Fine Art which has a bias in textiles or BED (Home Economics or Home Science) or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Department of Fashion Design and Marketing Ph.D. (Fashion design and marketing)

Full time: Main

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta university or any other recognized institution

Department of Physical and Health Education Master of Science in Physical & Health Education

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Bachelor of Science- Sport Science or Bachelor of Science Leisure & Recreation with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution of higher learning. Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education from an accredited institution will be considered

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ‘‘C’’ and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. They must also be teaching Physical Education or Sports Administration.

Department of Physical and Health Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education

Full time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution of higher learning.

Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education course shall have attained a minimum academic qualification of Bachelor of Education or its equivalent from a recognized University. Applicants with any other Non-Education Bachelor’s Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education may be considered.

Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Administration

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Administration course shall have attained a minimum academic qualification of Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.

Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science

Master of Science

∙Recreation and Sport Management

∙Exercise and Sports Science

Full-time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a First Class or an Upper Second Class first degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline shall be considered. Graduates of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science or Recreation and Sports Management as well as those in related fields such as Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Special Education shall be considered.

Holders of a relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University shall be eligible for admissions to the programme while holders of a Post Graduate Diploma in related disciplines may also be considered.

Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science

Doctor of Philosophy in

∙Recreation and Sport Management

∙Exercise and Sports Science

Full-Time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A master Degree from a recognized University

SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Department of Fine Art & Design

Master of Arts in Fine Art with area of specialization in:

(a)Interior Design (b) Graphic Design (c) Fabric Design (d) Ceramics (e) Painting (f) Weaving (g) Sculpture (h) Multimedia Crafts (i) Printmaking (j) Art History

Full-time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Education in Fine Art with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in related disciplines, from Kenyatta University or any recognized University.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years relevant experience may be considered.

Department of Fine Arts

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Fine Art & Design)

Full-time : Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant area of study in Fine Art from a recognized University.

Department of Music and Dance

Master of Musical Arts (Performance)

Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of a B.Ed. degree or any first degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Music Education with music teaching experience.

Department of Music and Dance