Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education with at least Upper Second Class Honours and has studied Geography as either a major or regular subject at degree level or its equivalent. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A holder of a Lower Second Class degree may be admitted provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A Holder of Higher Diploma (HND) with proven research experience and upon passing a qualifying examination for the MSc under SPAS. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Course Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education with at least Upper Second Class Honours and has studied Geography as either a major or regular subject at degree level or its equivalent. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A holder of a Lower Second Class degree may be admitted provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A Holder of Higher Diploma (HND) with proven research experience and upon passing a qualifying examination for the MSc under SPAS.

Course Duration: 2 years

Ph. D in Geography by Thesis only

Campus: Main

Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Course Duration: 3 years

Master of Arts in Sociology

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor degree in sociology with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) (either as a major or a regular) or its equivalent from Kenyatta university or any other recognized university. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A holder of a Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelors degree in sociology from Kenyatta University or any

other recognized university plus at least three (3) years of relevant experience in community development (including evidence of research ability

Master of Arts in Community Development

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor degree in sociology with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) (either as a major or a regular) or its equivalent from Kenyatta university or any other recognized university. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A holder of a Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelors degree in sociology from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university plus at least three (3) years of relevant experience in community development (including evidence of research ability

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Sociology

Full-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.

Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies

Full Time: Main Campus Part Time: City and Nakuru

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants should be either holders of Bachelors degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in related disciplines from a University recognized by Senate. Second Class (Lower Division) degree

with at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Gender and Development Studies Full Time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master  of  Arts  (by  thesis)  degree  in Gender and Development  Studies  or related fields/ equivalent  from Kenyatta University or other accredited university. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Master of Arts degree in Gender and Development Studies by project graded at B and above will be considered.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants should have at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized

university with an average grade of ‘B’ in Kiswahili. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) with relevant work experience may also be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Kiswahili (By Thesis Only) Full-time: Main Campus

Applicants should have a Master of Arts degree in Kiswahili or its equivalent from a recognized University.

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

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division at Bachelor’s level.

The candidate must have done and passed the relevant area of specialization at graduate level.

Students who major in History, Archaeology and Government at Bachelor’s level have an added advantage. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in History, Archaeology & Political Studies

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Master of Arts (History) or M.A (Political Science) or M.A (Archaeology) degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.

Must have taken at least ten (10) taught units at M.A (History), M.A (Political Science) and M.A (Archaeology) level in the area of specialization. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Must show ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/Dissertation.

Masters of Leadership and Governance (MLG)

Part-time: City Campus 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

Masters of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) Part-time: City, Mombasa and Nakuru Campus 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) and with a score of “C” plain in relevant specialization subjects will be considered. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years

relevant work experience in research, administration or management will be considered.

Master of Arts in French

Full-time- Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in French or Bachelor of Education (Arts) French degree of at least Second Class Honours or its equivalent in related disciplines from a recognized University.

Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (MTFFL)

Full-time- Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in French or Bachelor of Education (Arts) French degree of at least Second Class Honours

or its equivalent in related disciplines from a recognized University.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) (French) by Coursework, exam and Thesis

Full-time- Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts degree in French or relevant area of study from a recognized institution.

Master of Arts in English and Linguistics

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

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics

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

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in English and Linguistics

Full-time: Main Campus. Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts Degree in English and Linguistics OR Applied Linguistics OR a relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

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 Postgrad

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Literature by Course Work, Examination and Thesis Full-time: Main Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts Degree in literature or relevant areas of study from Kenyatta University or a recognized Institution. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

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

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in related field with at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) from a

recognized university or Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years postgraduate relevant work experience. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Master of Arts (Philosophy)

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in related field with at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) from a recognized university or Second Class (Lower Division) from a recognized university with at least two (2)

years working experience or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts obtained at Credit II and above.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Philosophy

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree from a recognized University.

Bachelor of Arts degree in related field of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized

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

·         Christianity

·         Islam

·         African Religion

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Arts degree or Master of Theology degree from a recognized University.

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

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

Full Time: Main Campus

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

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

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. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Treatment Science.

Full Time: Main Campus Part Time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology with at least Upper or Lower Second or its equivalent.

A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public health, Social work, Theology, Education, or a related with a Lower Second or its equivalent, plus work experience in addiction filed. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

A bachelor’s degree in any field with at least Lower Second or its equivalent, plus a postgraduate qual ification

(a minimum of a certificate) in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social work, or related field or work experience in the addiction field.

Doctor of Philosophy (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. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

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.

Master of Security Science and Management

Part-time: City, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa Campuses. Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or

Course Duration: Two Years

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies with course work Part-time: City, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa 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. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Those with a Master’s degree in a closely related area of specialization and have at least three (3) years postgraduate research or teaching experience in the subject area, may be considered.

Course Duration: Three Years

Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City and Nakuru 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.

Course Duration: Two Years

Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City, Nakuru, Mombasa, 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 also be considered.

Course Duration: Two Years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Peace and Conflict Management by Thesis

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: City, Nakuru, Embu and Mombasa Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of Masters degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent from any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate as being an institution of comparable status to that of Kenyatta University with 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 Masters degree in a closely related area of specialization and has at least three ears postgraduate research experience or teaching in the subject area and, can provide evidence of research capability.

Course Duration: Three Years

Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Diplomacy by Thesis

Part-time: City, Nakuru, Mombasa 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.

Course Duration: Three Years

Master of Science in: (a)    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry(b) Genetics (c) Plant Ecology (d) Plant Taxonomy (e) Ethnobotany (f) Plant Pathology

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of Bachelor of Science; 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 a 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.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in (a) Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (b) Genetics (c) Plant Taxonomy (d) Ethnobotany (e) Ecology and Developmental Botany

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into Ph.D. programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization

they want from Kenyatta university or any other recognized University and fulfills other Departmental requirements.

Master of Science in (a) Pure Mathematics (b) Applied Mathematics (c) Statistics (d) Biostatistics (e) Social Statistics

Full -time: Main Campus Part –time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR equivalent from a recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered. In addition, one must be a MAJOR in the specific areas of specialization namely; statistics, applied pure or Biostatistics. In addition one should have an average grade of “C” (55%) in the areas of

specialization.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in (a) Pure Mathematics (c) Applied Mathematics (c) Statistics (d) Biostatistics

(e) Social Statistics

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into Ph. D. Programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization they want from a recognized University and fulfill other Departmental requirements.

Master of Science in: (a) Applied Entomology (b) Immunology (c) Animal Physiology (d) Aquatic Ecology (e) Animal Ecology (f) Applied Parasitology (g) Fisheries Sciences (h) Marine Resource Management (Only Mombasa Campus)

Full-time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

The general regulations of Masters degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply.

a)       A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2 nd class honors with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) Science subjects.

b)       A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an Upper Second Class Honours.

c)       A holder of a Bachelor degree in any other relevant areas of study such as Geography and Environment with at least an Upper 2nd Class Honours degree and has taken units related to marine Science

A holder of Bachelor’s degree with a Lower 2nd Class Honours may be accepted provided they can produce evidence of qualification in the relevant subjects.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Courses in a) Applied Medical Entomology (b) Immunology (c) Animal Physiology (d) Aquatic Ecology (e) Animal Ecology (f) Applied Parasitology (g) Fisheries Sciences (h) Developmental Biology (i) Applied Marine and Coastal Resources Management

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into PhD. Programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization they want from a recognized University and fulfill other Departmental 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.

Master of Science in Applied Analytical Chemistry

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 studied Chemistry as a major or regular subject and obtained at least an average grade ‘C’ in Chemistry units.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Chemistry

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into Ph.D. programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization they want from Kenyatta university or any other recognized University and fulfills other Departmental

requirements.

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

Full Time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of Bachelor of Science; 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 a 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.

Master of Science Microbiology( Microbiology Option)

Full Time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holder of Bachelor of Science; 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 a 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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science

Full Time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of any degree from a recognized University.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in (a) Biochemistry (b) Medical Biochemistry (c) Biotechnology (d) Environmental Microbiology (e) Medical Microbiology

Full Time: Main Campus Part Time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into PhD. Programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization they want from a recognized University and fulfill other Departmental requirements.

Master of Science in Electronic and Instrumentation

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education ( Science) degree with Second Class (Upper 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.

Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education ( Science) with Second Class (Lower Division) and has majored in Physics or its equivalent from a recognized University and at least two years relevant work experience will be considered, provided also the candidate must have a working knowledge of Mathematics at

a degree level.

Master of Science in Physics

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education ( Science) degree with Second Class (Upper 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.

Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education ( Science) with Second Class (Lower Division) and has majored in Physics or its equivalent from a recognized University and at least two years relevant work experience will be considered, provided also the candidate must have a working knowledge of Mathematics at

a degree level.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Physics

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into Ph.D. programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Material Science

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

For admission into Ph.D. programmes, a candidate must have a Masters degree in the area of specialization they want from a recognized University and fulfill other Departmental requirements.

Master of Education in Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment

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 University.

Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent with a minimum grade ‘C’ in their area of specialization.

Graduate of postgraduate diploma in education and has obtained credit II and above.

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

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 of higher learning.

Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent with a minimum grade ‘C’ in their area of specialization.

Graduate of postgraduate diploma in education and has obtained credit II and above.

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management.

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution OR

Bachelor of Art/Science degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. In addition, the applicant must have served in a teaching position or any other relevant position for at least two (2) years.

Doctor of Philosophy (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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Bachelor of Art/Science degree with at least two teaching subjects of mean grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE examination or its equivalent OR

Bachelor of Art/Science with a content enhancement certificate in subject areas of specialization passed at KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (Plus).

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

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

Full-time: Main 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 with at least grade C (Plain) in the units relevant to the area of specialization.

Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) with grade C (Plain) in units relevant to the area of specialization and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

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

Full-time: Main 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 of higher learning.

Bachelor of Education (Lower Division) with a minimum of Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in (a) History of Education (b) Philosophy of Education (c) Sociology of Education (d) Comparative Education (e) Health Education (f) Higher Education

Full-Time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Master of Library and Information Science

Full-time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science or any other degree course in any branch of knowledge of Kenyatta University or any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate and attained Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Bachelor degree in Library and Information Science or any other degree course in any branch of knowledge of Kenyatta University or any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate and attained Second

Class (Lower Division) with two (2) years relevant work experience.

Master of Science in Records Management and Archives Administration (MRA)

Full-time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Records Management and Information Technology or any other degree course in any branch of knowledge of Kenyatta University or any other University recognized by Kenyatta University

Senate and attained Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

branch of knowledge of Kenyatta University or any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate and attained Second Class (Lower Division) with two (2) years relevant work experience.

Master of Science in Knowledge Management (MSc.KM)

Full-time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Records Management and Information Technology or any other degree course in any branch of Knowledge of Kenyatta University or any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate and attained Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Records Management and Information Technology or any other degree course in any branch of Knowledge of Kenyatta University or any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate and attained Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two (2) years relevant work experience.

Bachelor degree in any branch of knowledge with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or any other degree from a recognized University with relevant postgraduate Diploma.

Full Time: Main Campus Minimum entry requirements

Master’s degree of Kenyatta University in Library and Information Science, Records Management, Knowledge Management and information Technology or any other degree from Kenyatta University or any other

university recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized Institution.

A holder of Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least Second Class (Lower Division) with a mean grade of C (Plain) in units relevant to the area of specialization.

Master of Education in Special Needs Education

1.       Hearing Impairments

2.       Visual impairment

3.       Emotional and Behavior Disorders

4.       Gifted and Talented

5.       Physical and Multiple Disabilities

6.       Learning Disabilities

7.       Intellectual Disabilities Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution.

A holder of Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division).

Master of Education in Speech and Language Pathology

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor   of   Education    degree,   Second   Class   Honours    (Upper Division)    subject combinations: English/Literature or Biology

Bachelor of Education degree (English and Linguistics) with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders

Bachelor’s degree in a Medical or Clinical field Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology

Work experience in any of the above fields will be an added advantage

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Early Childhood Education

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

A holder of a Master’s degree in a related field with experience in Early Childhood Services.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Special Needs Education

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Education degree in Special Needs Education or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Masters degree in related area with experience in SNE settings.

Part-time: Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu. 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 with at least grade C (Plain) in the units relevant to the area of specialization.

Bachelor of Education Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with grade C (Plain) in units relevant to the area of specialization and 2(two) years relevant work experience.

Bachelor degree with Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling

Full-time: Main Campus

Part-time: Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu. 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 with at least grade C (Plain) in the units relevant to the area of specialization.

Bachelor of Education Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with grade C (Plain) in units relevant to the area of specialization and 2 (two) years relevant work experience.

Bachelor degree with Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Psychology

Full-time: Main Campus

Master of Education degree of Kenyatta University or its equivalent from any other recognized institutions of higher learning.

Must have covered at least (5) units at M.Ed. level in the area of specialization with a B and above Or equivalent grade and must show ability to undertake academic research in the area of specialization.

Master of Environmental Studies (Community Development)

Full-time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Environmental Studies and related disciplines such as Geography, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Sciences, Development Studies, from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have two (2) years post- graduation work experience.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Environmental Studies (Community Development)

Full-time :Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Science degree in relevant field of study from Kenyatta University or any other related disciplines

such as Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Sciences, Geography from any recognized University.

Master of Environmental Studies(Climate Change & Sustainability)

Full Time: Main 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

Master of Science in Environmental Education

Full-time : Main 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 and Social Sciences from a recognized university.

Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A Holder of a Second Class Honours Degree in the areas mentioned with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered:

Bachelor of Education Science, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education.

Master of Environmental Science

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 (2) years research or relevant working

experience may be considered.

Master of Environmental Studies (Agro forestry & Rural Development)

Full-time: Main 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.

Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies (Climate Change and Sustainability) and Sustainable Urban Development

Full-time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Environmental Science (Environmental Education) Master of Environmental Studies(Climate Change and Sustainability) Master of Science(Sustainable Urban Development ) Or

A Masters degree in a relevant field of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.

Master of Environmental Planning & Management

Full-time : Main Campus Part-time : City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Be Holders of 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 (2) years relevant work experience will be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) 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

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)       Bachelor of Environmental Studies 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 a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in the fields outlined in (a) a nd (b) above with two (2) years working experience in a relevant field.

Master of Economics

Full-time: Main, City Campus Minimum entry requirements

At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution of Comparable status.

A holder of Second Class (Lower Division) in the stated disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University with two (2) years relevant experience OR

Course Duration: 2 years

Master of Economics (Policy & Management)

Full-time: Main, City Campus Minimum entry requirements

At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution of Comparable status.

A holder of Second Class (Lower Division) in the stated disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University with 2 years relevant experience.

Course Duration: 2 years

Master of Economics (Econometrics). Full-time: Main, City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance or a relevant social science from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institutions.

A holder of Second Class (Lower Division) degree in the stated disciplines with an average of at least grade C and above in relevant units to their areas of specialization.

Master of Economics (Finance) Full-time: Main, City Campus Minimum entry requirements

At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance 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.

Course Duration: 2 years

Master of Economics (International Trade and Finance)

Full-time: Main, City Campus Minimum entry requirements

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.

Course Duration: 2 years

Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)

Full-time: City Campus Minimum entry requirements

At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance 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 OR

A holder of at least Lower Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline, with relevant work experience, with no economics and statistics background, after successful completion of Bridging course for the programme.

Course Duration: 2 years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics

Full-time: City Campus Minimum entry requirements

Master’s Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University or from another institution of comparable status. The Masters degree must be based on coursework, examination and research project or coursework, examination and thesis.

Furthermore, the Masters coursework must include the following three core courses: Micro Economic Theory, Macro Economic Theory and Quantitative Methods.

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: Main, Nakuru, Mombasa and City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of 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.

Master of Science (Finance)

Part-time: City and Nakuru Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree of 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.

Part-time: City and Nakuru Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree of 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.

Master of Project Monitoring & Evaluation

Part-time: City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.

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

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

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration- areas of Specialization in: (a) Human Resource Management (b) Entrepreneurship Management (c)Marketing Management (d)Finance (e) Management Science (f) Strategic Management (g) Management Information Systems (h) Project Management (i) Accounting (j) Actuarial Science and Insurance Option

Part-time: City Campus Minimum entry requirements

A holder of a non- executive Master’s degree in Business from Kenyatta University or any other institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

A holder of a Master’s degree from Kenyatta University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the School of Business or any other institution recognized by the Kenyatta University Senate.

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

The candidate must be holders of the following:

A holder of a first degree in the following fields: Medicine (MBCHB), Nursing (BSc.N), Pharmacy (B.Pharm) &Dentistry (BDS).

A Holder of a First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in the following health related fields: Environmental Health, Community Health/Nutrition and Health Management, Public Health.

A holders of Second Class (Lower Division) in the above discipline with a post qualification experience in a health related field subject to availability of space.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Public Health

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

The candidates must have a Master of Public Health (MPH) from a recognized University.

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

Part-Time: City Campus

The common regulations for all Masters degree in the University shall apply.

A holder of a first degree in the following fields; Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry.

A holder of a first degree, First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any of the following fields: Environmental Health, Community Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Information Science, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Community Development, Public Administration, Law and Human Resource Management.

A holder of a first degree Second Class (Lower Division) in the above disciplines with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in health related field.

A holder of a first degree with a health related Post Graduate Diploma of Kenyatta University or any other recognized with at least two years post qualification experience.

Condition for foreign students: The common University requirements for foreign students shall apply.

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.

Master of Science in Environmental Health

Part-time: City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor degree in Occupational, 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.

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 or 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.

Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Full-time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

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.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Master of Science (Community Resource Management)

Full-time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

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.

Holders of a Second Class (Lower Division) with two (2) years relevant experience.

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

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Master’s degree in Community Resource Management or any other Master’s degree from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institutions.

Master of Public Health (M.P.H) in 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 (2) years relevant work experience in a health related field will be considered in exceptional cases.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Reproductive Health

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelors and Masters degree in a relevant discipline

A holder of a Master’s degree in the following fields: Master of Public health in the following areas

Reproductive health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Master in Medicine, or Population health, nursing among other health sciences related courses.

Master of Science in Physical Education

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Physical Education, Sport/Exercise Science or Recreation Management from a recognized and accredited University Or Post Graduate Diploma in

Physical Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University may be considered.

Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science

A holder of at least Lower Division Second Class Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline shall be considered. Graduates of B.Ed. Physical Education, B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Science or BSc 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

while holders of a Post Graduate Diploma in related disciplines may also be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Physical Education

Full time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master degree in Physical Education or its equivalent from a recognized university. Masters of Science (Exercise & Sports Science) or Masters of Science (Leisure and Recreation Management) who al so have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Education may be considered.

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent from a recognized University. Applicants with any other Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education

may be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sports Science

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Master degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Sports Medicine/Medicine/Biomedical Science or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Master of Arts (Film and Theatre Arts) Full-time: Main (Ruiru) Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts and Film Technology, Journalism or Mass Communication or equivalent with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University, plus a Certificate or Diploma, those with 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, Or in Theatre Arts and

Film Technology.

Master in Communication and Media Studies Full-time: Main (Ruiru) Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts and Film Technology, Journalism or Mass Communication or equivalent with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University, plus a Certificate or Diploma, those with 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, Or in Theatre Arts and

Film Technology.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Film and Theatre Arts

A holder of Masters of Arts in Theatre Arts and/ or film Technology and/ or Mass Communication from a recognized University.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Communication and Media Studies

Full-time: Main (Ruiru) Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Master of Arts in Communication and /or Media Studies and / or Journalism and/ or Theatre Arts and/ or Film Technology from a recognized University.

Candidates of Master of Music Education degree must be holders of Bachelor of Education degree, a Bachelor of Music degree (BMUS) or any first degree, with a postgraduate Diploma in Music Education.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have a grade C and above in units relevant to their area of specialization

Master of (a) Musical Arts (Performance)      (b) Musical Arts  (Composition) (c) African Music (d) Ethnomusicology

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates must be holders of a first degree in Music, or a first degree in any other discipline with a postgraduate Diploma in Music, specializing in area of choice: For the Masters of Music (Performance), candidates will go through an audition at the department which will consist of performing, contrasting pieces on one major and one minor instrument, as well as demonstrate proficiency in sight reading and aural

recognition.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in African Music, Ethnomusicology or musicology

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates must be holders of Master of Arts or Master of Music in Music Performance of Kenyatta University, or an international equivalent. The Ph.D. Performance will last a minimum of 3 years.

Candidates for PhD in Performance degree will be expected to investigate an approved issue regarding

performance. Annual recitals and seminar papers will be used to gauge the candidate’s progress. This will culminate in a thesis and a recital in which the issues raised in the thesis are demonstrated.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Music Education

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of degree of Master of Music Education of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution of higher learning.

Holders of degree of Masters of Education with Music of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution of higher learning and two (2) years’ experience in Teaching or Research. Candidates for the Ph.D. in Music Education will select a problem with the approval of their supervisors, the department and the School of Creative And Performing Arts, Film And Media Studies for investigation. Upon approval of their research proposal, they shall embark on data collecting, analysis and synthesis, culminating a thesis. All other

requirements of the School of Creative And Performing Arts, Film And Media Studies will apply.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Musical Arts

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of degree of Master of Musical Arts from Kenyatta University or any other institution.

Holders of degree of Master of Arts in Musical Performance with extensive performance record for the performance degree, or Master of Arts in Musical Composition with a record of composing for various ensembles for the composition degree from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution of higher

learning.

Master of Arts in Fine Art

Full-time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts with specialization in Fine Art or Art and Design with at least Second Class (Upper Division) Honours from Kenyatta University or its equivalent. Applicants should have an average minimum grade “B” in the interested area of specialization OR Those with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours degree with at least two (2) years relevant work experience will be considere d. Applicants should have an average minimum grade “B” in the interested area of specialization.

Areas of Specialization: Graphic Design, Fabric Design, Ceramics, Painting, Textile Weaving, Sculpture, Multimedia Crafts, Printmaking, Art History.

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

Full-time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirement

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

Minimum Entry Requirement

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

university.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fashion Design and Marketing

Full-time : Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirement

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

Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Full Time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor of Science (Upper Second Class and above) degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and related fields.

A holder of Bachelor of Science (Lower Second) in Hospitality and Tourism Management and related field

Duration: 2 years

Master of Science in Tourism Management

Full Time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelor of Science (Upper Second Class and above) degree inhospitality and Tourism Management and related fields.

A holder of Bachelor of Science (Lower Second) in Hospitality and Tourism Management and related field with at least three (3) years relevant working experience. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Science in Tourism Management or Hospitality and Tourism Management from a recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Duration: 3 years

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master of Science in Hospitality Management or Hospitality and Tourism Management from a recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Duration: 3 years

Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management

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.

Duration: 1 year

Minimum Entry Requirements

The common regulations for all Masters degree in the University shall apply.

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. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

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. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Duration: 2 years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Recreation and Sport Management

Full-time: Main Campus

Master of Science Degree in Recreation and Sports Management or Exercise and Sports Science or Physical Education from a Recognized University. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Master of Science (Agribusiness Management) Option:

·         Farm Business Development

·         Trade and Development

Full-time: Kitui Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree or their equivalent in Agribusiness, Agricultural sciences or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the University senate.

Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade

“B” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Master of Science (Agricultural Economics) Option

·         Agricultural Trade and Policy

·         Agricultural and Rural Development

·         Environment and Natural Resource Management

·         Agribusiness Management

Full-time: Kitui Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree from a recognized university in Agricultural economics, Agribusiness or related courses such as general agricultural sciences, economics, and social sciences. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade

“B” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agribusiness Management by Thesis

Full time :Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Master of Science or equivalent in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agricultural Economics by Thesis

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Master of Science or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management

Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Animal Production and Health Management, Animal Health and Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Resource

Management, Dry land Agriculture, Range Management or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta

Those with of B.Sc. degree with Second Class (Lower Division) in the relevant field may be considered for admission if they meet relevant professional experience. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Master of Science in Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM)

Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture & Enterprise Development ,Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Range Management, Agricultural Education and Extension, Plant and Microbial Sciences ,Geography or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University or other

institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

Master of Science in Dryland Agriculture and Enterprise Development

Full time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Agriculture, Dry land Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Resource Management, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Range Management, Agricultural Education and

Extension, Agricultural Economics or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

Master of Science in Land Water Management

Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Agriculture, Dry land Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Range Management, Agricultural Education and Extension, or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

Master of Science (Agronomy) Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of Bachelor’s degree with at least First Class or Upper Second Class Honours in Agriculture, or any other related areas from Kenyatta University and other institution a recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Holders of Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have “C” and above in

units relevant to their areas of specialization or a Postgraduate Diploma.

Master of Science in Plant Breeding Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree with at least First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Agriculture or other related areas from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Kenyatta University September Intake Postgrad

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

Master of Science in Seed Technology and Trade

Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Master of Science in Crop Protection (Plant pathology Option)

Full time: Kitui Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree with at least First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Agriculture or other related areas from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

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

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree with at least First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Agriculture or other related areas from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

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

Master of Science (Computer Science) Full time: Main Campus

Part-time: City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/ Computer Engineering of at least Lower Second Class from a recognized University.

A holder of Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a university recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

Duration: Two years

Full time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of a Master’s degree in Computing disciplines from a recognized University by the Commission for University Education.

Master of Science (Renewable Energy Technology)

Full time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

A holder of Bachelors degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Energy Engineering/Technology or other Engineering/Technology related areas specializing in; Appropriate

Technology, Agriculture, Civil & Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering,

Holders of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in aforementioned areas will be admitted provided they have two (2) years working experience in the energy sector.

Duration: Two years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Renewable Energy Technology

Full time: Main Campus Part-time: City Campus

Minimum Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree in related Science or Engineering field from recognized university.

Master of science in Infectious Diseases: (a) Virology (b) Immunology (c) Medical Bacteriology (d) Medical Mycology (e) Medical Parasitology (f) Clinical Haematology (g) Clinical Chemistry (h) Clinical Histocytopathology

Full – time: Main and City Campus Part – time: City Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

(a)   Holder of B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Science).

(b)    Holders of a general B.Sc. degree with an upper Second Class Honours in the following areas: Biological Sciences; Pharmacy, Nursing; Food Science and Public Health.

(c)   A holder of equivalent undergraduate degree to a-b above from recognized Universities.

Course Duration: 2 years.

Full – time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

1)       Be a holder of MBChB degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent from other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

2)       Be registered as a medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (MPBD).

3)       Have completed one year internship.

4)       Pass admission interviews as determined by the Departmental Postgraduate Committee.

Credit Transfers

Credit transfers may be permitted up to a maximum of 25% of the core course units for similar programmes at the same level.

Course Duration and Structure

The Master of Medicine in Family Medicine programme shall normally extend over a period of not less than four (4) years. The course is organized into two (2) phases over the four year duration.

Part 1: One and a half academic years. Part 2: Two and a half academic years.

Master of Science (Nursing) with areas of specialization as: Oncology, Nursing Education, Mental Health and Psychiatry, Leadership and Management, Critical Care, Nephrology Nursing, Midwifery / Obstetric Nursing, Community Health, Medical Surgical Nursing and Pediatric Nursing.

Campus: Main

Minimum Entry Requirements

A common regulation for all Master’s degree in the University and the School of Health Sciences shall apply.

Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid nursing practice license and at least two years of nursing practice.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology (By Thesis Only)

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

M. Pharm or M.Sc. in Pharmacology and/or Toxicology or a related field.

Course Duration: Three (3) academic years

Minimum Entry Requirements

M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) or M.Sc. (Pharmacognosy), or a related field.

Course Duration: Three (3) academic years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (By Thesis Only)

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

M. Pharm or M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or a related field.

Course Duration: Three (3) academic years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences (By Thesis Only)

Full-time: Main Campus Minimum Entry Requirements

M. Pham or M. Sc. in Pharmaceutics or a related field

Course Duration: Three (3) academic years

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