University of Nairobi Distance Learning Courses and Admission Requirements

The University of Nairobi(UoN) offers several distance learning courses, from undergraduate to PhD level. Below we provide the list of courses offered under distance learning and the admission requirements:

Bachelor of Adult Education and Community Development

Admission requirements

1. A Holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate performance of C+ or its equivalent qualifications.
2. A holder of professional qualifications such as Diploma in Early childhood Education or Diploma in Education or Teachers Certificate (S1) from recognized institutions or its equivalent qualifications.
3. Holders KCSE with a minimum grade of C- plus certificate from recognized Institution and of Diploma from a recognized institution
4. A trained primary school teacher of P1 grade and minimum teaching experience of three years.
5. A holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with a minimum of Two principal passes or its approved equivalent qualifications.
6. A holder of other degrees from a recognized university.
7. Any other qualifications equivalent to the above recognized by the University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Project Planning and Management

Admission Requirements

1. Holder of KCSE Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili
2. Holder of KACE Certificate with a minimum of two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass and a minimum of a Credit pass in mathematics at KCE.
3. Holder of degree from a recognized university.
4. Holders of Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of mean grade C at KCSE or Div. III at KCE.
5. Holders KCSE with a minimum grade of c- plus certificate from recognized Institution and a Diploma from a recognized institution
6. Holders of CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualifications plus a minimum C mean grade

Bachelor of Education (Science)

Minimum Admission Requirements

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C+ in two (2) science subjects
2. KACE with two (2) Principal Passes in Two (2) science subjects.
3. Diploma or S1 holders in science and education with KCSE mean grade C (plain)/Division II
4. Diploma in science with KCSE mean grade C- minus/Div III plus a professional Certificate from a recognized institution
5. Trained P1 Teachers with KCSE mean grade C (plain)/Div. II
6. KNEC Diploma in Science or its equivalent as determined by KNEC with a KCSE mean grade C (plain)

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Candidates must satisfy the University minimum entry requirements.

i) KCSE C+ and above, or
ii) KACE 2 Principal Passes and above, or
iii) P1 Teachers Training Certificate from a recognized training college, or
iv) Diploma recognized by University of Nairobi Senate with C plain at O-level

In addition, applicants should have obtained a minimum of C+ in the two teaching subjects

M.A. in Project Planning and Management

Common regulations for the Master’s Degree in all Faculties/Institutes/Schools shall apply, ii) The following shall be eligible for admission:

1. A holder of Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least an Upper Division, Second Class Honours, of the University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Senate.
2. A holder of Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least a Lower Division, Second Class Honors with 2 years relevant working experience
3. A holder of Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least a Pass with a Postgraduate Diploma or with three years relevant working experience.
4. The core courses and research project are compulsory. In addition, a student shall take at least 4 Electives.

Doctor of Philosophy in Project Planning and Management

1. A holder of Master of Arts degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate.
2. A holder of a Master’s Degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate in areas of specialization relevant to the discipline in the programme.
3. A holder of a Master of Business Administration from any institution recognized by University of Nairobi Senate in areas of specialization relevant to the discipline in the programme