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Master of Arts in History

Official UoN overview: History as a discipline allows students to understand how both past major and minor events have contributed to the transformation of the society that we live in today. In understanding and exploring human history candidates are able to envisage that although human race has made huge steps in improvement of living standards and technological advancement, many social structures and behaviors...

University of Nairobi University Schedule of intakes Program intake is once every year in September with the course duration taking two Academic Years

Course facts

Programme
Master of Arts in History
Institution
University of Nairobi
Level
Masters
Duration
Schedule of intakes Program intake is once every year in September with the course duration taking two Academic Years
Requirements
University of Nairobi official programme listing. Cluster: Basic Humanities and Social Sciences. Level: Masters. Programme detail link: https://history.uonbi.ac.ke/admission-content-type/master-arts-history-0. Admission requirements: Regulation I: A candidate must satisfy such prescribed University of Nairobi requirements as are not varied by the Faculty of Arts regulations specified below. Regulation II: Subject to Regulation 1, the minimum qualification for admission to the M.A. degree programme shall be a BA. lower second class honours degree, or equivalent, relevant to the courses offered in the department in which the applicant wishes to register, and obtained from a university recognised by University of Nairobi Senate; provided that each applicant shall be required to produce original or certified copies of relevant transcripts, diplomas, degree certificates and any other certificates or documents deemed necessary to support the application. Subject to approval by the department(s) concerned, a student enrolled in any other programme at the University of Nairobi may register for and attend lectures and be examined of his/her choice whenever these are taught, provided also that he/she shall apply through the official channels, and pay specified fees and any other stipulated charges for the selected course units. At the end of the semester or academic year the student shall receive an official University transcript certifying his/her performance in the course units(s) concerned. Subject to the approval of the department(s) concerned, a student enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme at any other... Structure: Schedule of intakes Program intake is once every year in September with the course duration taking two Academic Years. Application information  The common regulations governing the Master of Arts Degree minimum application qualification shall apply.  A candidate must have the following minimum Qualifications i. Bachelor's degree from the University of Nairobi with at least a Lower Second Class or equivalent qualifications from institutions recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. ii. A Pass Bachelor's degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field. Mode of delivery The programme is offered under three modules; full-time, part-time and through sessions, written instructional study materials, and mediated technical learning materials. Examination Regulations Final University of Nairobi examinations shall be given at the end of every semester in each taught course unit; and each final examination shall be in the form of a three-hour written examination paper. Where a... Careers: Attachment opportunities A master of Arts degree in History equips one with research skills and knowledge that prepares individuals for a variety of careers, from teaching to working in archives, museums, libraries, and more. Career prospects/opportunities Candidates have a wide range of opportunities in the teaching profession as teachers, historians, archivists, political scientists, and archaeologists. The course opens up opportunities in tourism, journalism, Archaeological survey, and...
Fees / charges
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 ,3,5 or 6 1 unit 24,250.00 2 units 46,250.00 3 units 68,250.00 4 units 90,250.00 Semester totals Sem4, 7, or 10 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 7 142,750.00 Other sems 120,250.00 SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES Sem1 4 units 117,750.00 Sem2 4 units 90,250.00 Sem3 4 units 90,250.00 Sem4 PROJECT 142,750.00 Totals 441,000.00 Student Library Show — Student Library Hide — Student Library Apply Online Students Email Library Services Portal Students Organisations Graduations Downloads Upcoming Events Oct 16 International Conference on the Mau Mau Movement", October 16th - 18th, 2024 Programme Theme: Mau Mau: Transitions & Contours of the Postcolonial State." Host: Department of History and… Aug 28 Launch of the Sprited; The life of wahu kaara. We invite to the launch of a book by George Gona, PhD titled, SPIRITED, the life of Wahu Kaara. The chief guest will… View all Tweets by @artsuon Follow us facebook twitter youtube instagram Subscribe to our Newsletter Information For Show — Information For Hide — Information For
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University of Nairobi official programmes page. Cluster: Basic Humanities and Social Sciences. Programme detail URL: https://history.uonbi.ac.ke/admission-content-type/master-arts-history-0. Detail page content enriched from the programme URL.

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