Basic Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor programmes
Bachelor of Arts
Course code – C01
The University of Nairobi offers a wide range of academic programmes leading to Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in diverse fields of humanities and social sciences spread across 11 departments and 1 sub-department. The Bachelor of Arts programme promotes excellence in teaching, research and publications in humanities and social sciences, generation and dissemination of knowledge on cultural, socio-economic, political and geographical environment, while preserving and encouraging the best in our national heritage.
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Master programmes
Master of Arts
Course code C50
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Master of Arts in Human Rights
Course code C53
The human rights and peace pogramme was established in 2008. Since then, the programme has grown very rapidly. It undertakes collaborative multidisciplinary teaching, training, research, consultancy and community service in human rights and peace, and currently spearheads a Master of Arts Degree in human rights at the University. It draws staff from the University of Nairobi School of law, School of Economics, School of Diplomacy and International Studies, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Faculty of Arts, and Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies.
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Course code C502
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Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Course code C503
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Course code C505
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Master of Arts in Sociology (Rural Sociology & Community Development)
Course code C510
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Master of Arts in Medical Sociology
Course code C511
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Master of Arts in Sociology (Disaster Management)
Course code C512
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Master of Arts in Sociology (Criminology and Social Order)
Course code C514
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Master of Arts in Literature
Course code C527
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Course code C507
The aim of this syllabus is to train competent teachers and lecturers of various subjects in theoretical and applied linguistics, competent researchers in the same areas, and people capable of describing any language spoken in Kenya.
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Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration
Course code C501
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Doctoral programmes
Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Philosophy
Course Code- C805
The PhD. programme in Philosophy by thesis is governed by the common regulations for registration and qualification of doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Arts. After defending a proposal for a research topic that is vetted by the Department at a Departmental Seminar, a PhD candidate will work on the topic of his or her choice under the supervision of Senior Departmental Academic staff.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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History
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Course Code- C807
Undertaking a PhD research at UoN is an exciting experience which goes beyond the interactions between the student and supervisor/s. Our students are exposed to teaching and learning from multiple disciplines in the university. Exposing students to diverse shades of intellectual discourse through teaching by different lecturers and research is a crucial goal of this programme. We consequently graduate individuals who are exposed and grounded on the potent multiplicity of intellectual opinions that exist beyond history as a discipline.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Religious Studies
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Religious Studies
Course Code- C813
The Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies is an advanced degree for graduates of the historical faculties department awarded via dissertation. Religious studies focus on the supernatural, sacred or divine and the moral code, ritual practices, dogmas, values or associated institutions. Religion has several functions that are expressed through the human behaviour: cognitive or action function, anxiety reduction, social function, compensation and identity.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Geography
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Geography
Course Code- C84
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geography is an advanced degree for graduates of geography interested in pursuing research careers or joining academia among other career opportunities. Students normally specialize in a single sub-disciplinary area and are expected to engage in research leading to a dissertation that makes an original and significant contribution to geographic knowledge and ideas.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Sociology
Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology)
Course Code- C83
The PhD program in Sociology at UoN offers high quality training in sociological knowledge and research methods, and prepares students to embark on successful professional careers in sociology. The program is offered by top notch faculty who place high emphasis on one on one interactions with students.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Literature & Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Literature
Course Code- C802
Graduates with PhD in literature come out with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in English.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Kiswahili Studies
Course Code- C82
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Kiswahili studies is designed to produce scholars capable of teaching and supervising academic programmes as well as carrying out high quality research across all academic and public spheres. The programme is also designed to advance knowledge and scholarship of the Kiswahili language across the world.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Linguistics and Languages
Course Code- C811
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Linguistics and Languages is designed to produce competent graduates in linguistics theory and practice. It is also designed to produce professionals who are able to apply linguistic knowledge and expertise in solving communications among other language related problems in the society.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Political Science and Public Administration
Course Code- C816
The aim of PhD program for Political Science and Public Administration is to develop student’s ability to conduct high quality research and advance their analytical thinking capacities in various fields of political science and public administration.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Public Policy
Course Code- C822
The doctoral programme in Public Policy aims at providing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies that will enhance leadership in policy-relevant research, the practice of public policy and the advancement of scholarship in public policy. The innovative programme was collaboratively designed by sixteen African Universities to enhance interdisciplinary grounding in the practice of public policy and to deepen research competencies. The programme will also impart knowledge and skills in research communication, scholarly publishing as well as leadership in pedagogical practice for next-generation academics, researchers, policy practitioners, and leaders. Graduates will be highly motivated and adequately equipped to contribute to economic development and social transformation at the national and global levels.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Higher Doctorate Degrees
Those eligible for the award of a Higher Doctorate of the University of Nairobi must among other requirements be holders of the Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi or the Doctor of Philosophy degree from any other recognized university of at least five years standing.
The Common Regulations for Higher Doctorates of the University of Nairobi other than Honorary Degrees are set out in the University Calendar. The Higher Doctorate, the regulations stipulate, shall only be awarded for the original published work such as would give a candidate authoritative international standing in his/her particular field of research.
The application must be based wholly or substantially on original work of distinction carried out by the candidate. The term ‘‘published’’ shall mean printed in a referred journal, book or monograph which shall have been made available to the public.
The submitted works by the candidate is assessed by an Evaluation Panel.
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