MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

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.
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  • New insights have come forth that inform our way of thinking about global interactions. Theories have been challenged and revised.

 

 

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 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

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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

 

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