Overview
Objectives
- To expose students to the major issues in International Relations.
- To provide those already in policy-making and policy-implementation positions in state and non-state agencies with the skills and tools necessary to make sound decisions on issues affecting their countries’ relations with other units in the international system.
- To prepare students for careers in international organizations, diplomatic offices and national offices that handle international affairs
- Philosophy
- To provide those already in policy-making and policy-implementation positions in state and non-state agencies with the skills and tools necessary to make sound decisions on issues affecting their countries’ relations with other units in the international system
- Rationale
- Changes in the International environment have led to new findings by researchers which need to be taken into account by the syllabi in international relations.
- New insights have come forth that inform our way of thinking about global interactions. Theories have been challenged and revised.
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
Admission Requirements
- The common regulations governing the Masters degree in all Faculties in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
Applicants eligible for admission must be:
(a) holders of a Bachelors degree of at least Lower Second Honours in any relevant field in Humanities and Social Sciences from University of Nairobi or from equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi senate.
(b) holders of a Bachelor degree with a pass or an equivalent qualification plus a post-graduate Diploma in a relevant field, from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi senate.
(c) holders of a Bachelor degree with a pass or an equivalent qualification from the university of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi senate who have relevant work experience for at least two years
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
Fees and Funding
| MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (CIR6) | ||
| TUITION | 27,000.00 | |
| 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 | 85,750.00 |
| 3 units | 113,750.00 | |
| 4 units | 141,750.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem2,4,6,8,10,12 | 1 unit | 30,250.00 |
| 2 units | 58,250.00 | |
| 3 units | 86,250.00 | |
| 4 units | 114,250.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem 3,5,7,9,11,13 | 1 unit | 52,750.00 |
| 2 units | 80,750.00 | |
| 3 units | 108,750.00 | |
| 4 units | 136,750.00 | |
| Project =4units | ||
| Project in sems 4 or 7 | 140,250.00 | |
| Other sems | 162,750.00 | |
| SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES | ||
| Sem1 | 4 units | 141,750.00 |
| Sem2 | 4 units | 114,250.00 |
| Sem3 | 4 units | 136,750.00 |
| Sem4 | PROJECT | 140,250.00 |
| Totals | 533,000.00 |