Master of Arts in Kiswahili Studies

Course facts

Programme

Master of Arts in Kiswahili Studies

Institution

University of Nairobi

Level

Masters

Duration

The programme shall be covered in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) semesters for full-time students and fourteen (14) semesters for part-time students from the date of registration

Requirements

University of Nairobi official programme listing. Cluster: Applied Humanities and Social Sciences. Level: Masters. Programme detail link: https://kiswahili.uonbi.ac.ke/programmes/master-arts-kiswahili-studies. Admission requirements: 1 The common regulations for admission requirements for M.A in the University of Nairobi shall apply. 1 In addition, applicants must be holders of a Bachelor's degree in Kiswahili studies or a relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. CREDIT TRANSFER AND EXEMPTIONS The common regulations for credit transfer and exemption of the University of Nairobi shall apply. A student shall be allowed to seek credit transfer or exemption for up to one-third of the total taught course units provided that they are equivalent to those offered by the University of Nairobi and were taken at an equivalent level of study from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. A student seeking credit transfer or exemption shall send a formal application to the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies through the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Chairperson of Department of Kiswahili, justifying the request, and attaching relevant supporting documents. Grades for transferred course units shall be entered in the candidate's transcript while the exempted course units shall be entered as ‘exempt'. Credit transfers in case of exchange students shall be applicable only to specific Memoranda of Understanding or Agreements signed in advance between the University of Nairobi and the collaborating... Structure: The programme shall be offered full-time, part-time and through Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) modes of study. Full-Time and Part-Time The degree programme shall consist of course work, examination and project. The programme shall be covered in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) semesters for full-time students and fourteen (14) semesters for part-time students from the date of registration. Each candidate shall be required to successfully complete a minimum of eight (8) course units during the first and second semester of the first year of study. Each course unit shall have a minimum of 45 contact hours, and shall be covered within a semester of 15 weeks. Each student shall be required to take a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) course units in one semester. On successful completion of coursework, the student shall present a research proposal for approval in a departmental seminar. After approval of the research proposal, the student will... Careers: The MA Kiswahili programme has the three key objectives: To train skilled professionals in Kiswahili Language, Linguistics and Literature Produce scholars who can comprehend the significance of Kiswahili Language and its contribution towards national and international development To equip students with stock of capabilities particularly in research and publication.

Fees / charges

FEES STRUCTURE MASTER OF ARTS IN KISWAHILI STUDIES(C508) - CKS6 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 units 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 7 144,250.00 Other sems 166,750.00 SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES Sem1 4 units 141,750.00 Sem2 4 units 114,250.00 Sem3 4 units 136,750.00 Sem4 PROJECT 144,250.00 Totals 537,000.00 Student Resources Show — Student Resources Hide — Student Resources Schedule of Semester dates Graduate Coursework & Examminations Apply Online Students Email Digital Repository Students' Organisations Intellectual Property Upcoming Events Oct 23 RESEARCH WEEK OCTOBER 2023 Apr 26 Nairobi Innovation Week 2022 The Nairobi Innovation Week (NIW) started in 2015, and is an annual event celebrating… View all Tweets by @HumanitiesUoN Follow us facebook twitter youtube instagram Subscribe to our Newsletter Information For Show — Information For Hide — Information For

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Evidence note

University of Nairobi official programmes page. Cluster: Applied Humanities and Social Sciences. Programme detail URL: https://kiswahili.uonbi.ac.ke/programmes/master-arts-kiswahili-studies. Detail page content enriched from the programme URL.