Structure
Full-time and Part-time
9.1.1 BA Programme will run for a minimum of 8 semesters and maximum of 22 semesters from the date of registration
9.1.2 The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be seven course units.
9.1.3 Each course unit in the programme has a loading of 45 hours.
9.2 Distance Mode of Study
9.2.1 This programme is offered off-campus using multi media approach in distance education.
9.2.2 The main media of instruction will be print and electronic study materials.
9.2.3 The study materials shall be self-instructional.
9.2.4 There will be use of limited face to face instruction during the residential session.
9.2.5 Face to-to-face delivery mode shall not exceed one third of the instructional time.
9.2.6 Counselling and Guidance shall be provided using multi-media approach.
9.2.7 The programme will run for a minimum of eight semesters of 24 weeks each and a maximum of 16 semesters from the date of registration.
9.2.8 The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be seven course units.
9.2.9 Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours.
Admission Requirements
Regulation for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Entry Requirements
1. A candidate must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi requirements.
2. Subject to regulation 1 above, a candidate for admission to the Faculty of Arts (hereinafter referred to as “the Faculty”) must have any of the following as minimum qualifications:
i) KCSE. with a C+ or equivalent
ii) KCSE. with a C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
iii) KCE./EACE Div. III/ Ordinary GCE or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
iv) KACE. or EAACE./Advanced GCE Certificate with one principal pass Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
v) KACE. or EAACE. certificate with two principal passes or equivalent.
vi) International Baccalaureate Diploma
vii) A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
3. The Faculty board shall obtain a list of recognized institutions from either the Kenya National Examinations Council or Commission for Higher Education.
4. A Diploma course shall be required to have covered at least 3 course units of 45 contact hours each over a minimum period of 2 semesters of 15 weeks or 270 contact hours