Overview
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The common regulations governing the Masters degrees in all Faculties in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for admission into the programme:-
- A holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in Political Science or Public administration from the University of Nairobi or any other equivalent institution recognized by Senate.
- A holder of a Bachelor of Arts of Lower Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Political Science or Public Administration from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Senate.
- A holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Pass or an equivalent qualification in Political Science or Public Administration, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field, from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the Senate.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
A candidate may, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board and approved by Senate, be allowed to transfer up to a maximum of one third (1/3) course units offered in the programme.
Applicants seeking transfer of credit shall:
- Send a formal application to the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies through the Dean, Faculty of Arts seeking transfer of credits: Justification of the request and evidence of credentials which would support such a request, shall be attached to the application.
- Application for transfer of credits shall be processed after payment of prescribed fees.
- Applicants shall only be allowed to transfer units, which are equivalent to the same level offered in the University of Nairobi.
Structure
COURSE STRUCTURE AND DURATION
The M.A. degree programme shall consist of either of the two options and the candidate shall select one of the options.
Option One
- The M.A. programme shall consist of coursework, examination and a thesis, and shall run for a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each.
- The candidate shall be required to successfully take at least eight (8) taught course units prior to embarking on thesis work.
- The minimum course load in each semester prior to the final one shall be two (2) course units; while the maximum load shall be four (4) course units per semester.
- All courses shall be of 45 hours duration.
Option Two
- The M.A. degree programme shall consist of coursework, examination and a project paper, and shall run for a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each.
- The candidate shall be required to successfully take twelve (12) approved course units prior to embarking on the M.A. Project paper.
- The M.A. Project paper shall be taken during the final semester of the programme, and shall be equivalent of four (4) course units.
- All courses shall each be of 45 hours duration.
- Topics for the M.A. Project paper shall be identified by candidates in consultation with their supervisors, subject to the formal approval of the Department.
Admission Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The common regulations governing the Masters degrees in all Faculties in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for admission into the programme:-
1. A holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in Political Science or Public administration from the University of Nairobi or any other equivalent institution recognized by Senate
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Arts of Lower Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Political Science or Public Administration from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Senate
3. A holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Pass or an equivalent qualification in Political Science or Public Administration, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field, from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the Senate.
Fees and Funding
| TUITION | 21000 | |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 1000 | |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7000 | |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2250 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1000 | |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30000 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem1 | 2 units | 73750 |
| 3 units | 95750 | |
| 4 units | 117750 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem2 ,3,5 or 6 | 1 unit | 24250 |
| 2 units | 46250 | |
| 3 units | 68250 | |
| 4 units | 90250 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem4, 7, or 10 | 1 unit | 46750 |
| 2 units | 68750 | |
| 3 units | 90750 | |
| 4 units | 112750 | |
| Project =4units | ||
| Project in sems 4 or 7 | 142750 | |
| Other sems | 120250 | |
| SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES | ||
| Sem1 | 4 units | 117750 |
| Sem2 | 4 units | 90250 |
| Sem3 | 4 units | 90250 |
| Sem4 | PROJECT | 142750 |
| Totals | 441000 |