Overview
Objectives
Equipping students with appropriate skills and knowledge that can enable them tocritically investigate and predict political events, both nationally and globally, and
Producing a pool of political scientists and public administrators that can contribute to the political and administrative development of their respective countries.
Philosophy
Equipping students with appropriate skills and knowledge that can enable them to Critically investigate and predict political events, both nationally and globally
Rationale
Producing a pool of political scientists and public administrators that can contribute to the political and administrative development of their respective countries
Structure
Schedule of intake: September (annually)
Duration: 2 years
Mode of Delivery: Evening - Blended (Virtual & physical)
Contact of support person: dept-pspa@uonbi.ac.ke & 020-491-8224
Admission Requirements
- The following shall be eligible for admission into the programme:
- A holder of 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
Careers
Attachment opportunities: Both Private and Public sectors
Career prospects/opportunities: Both Private and Public sectors
Notable alumni :
- Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o
- Prof. Peter Wanyande
- Prof. Philip Nying’uro
- Ms. Charles Owino Maj.
- General Martin Kizito Ong’oyi
- Dr. Solomon Owuoche
- Prof. Fred Jonyo
- Prof. Adams Oloo
- Dr. Henry Amadi
- Mr. Benson Ogutu
- Mr. John Mutega
- Dr. Jonathan Londomponi
- Mr. Davis Chelogoi
- Ms. Dorris Chepkoech
Application information: https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/
Fees and Funding
| MASTER OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (C501) | ||
| TUITION | 21,000.00 | |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 1,000.00 | |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30,000.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem1 | 2 units | 73,750.00 |
| 3 units | 95,750.00 | |
| 4 units | 117,750.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem2,4,6,8,10,12 | 1 unit | 24,250.00 |
| 2 units | 46,250.00 | |
| 3 units | 68,250.00 | |
| 4 units | 90,250.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem 3,5,7,9,11,13 | 1 unit | 46,750.00 |
| 2 units | 68,750.00 | |
| 3 units | 90,750.00 | |
| 4 units | 112,750.00 | |
| Project =4units | ||
| Project in sems 4 or 7 | 116,250.00 | |
| Other sems | 138,750.00 | |
| SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES | ||
| Sem1 | 4 units | 117,750.00 |
| Sem2 | 4 units | 90,250.00 |
| Sem3 | 4 units | 112,750.00 |
| Sem4 | PROJECT | 116,250.00 |
| Totals | PROJECT | 437,000.00 |